Never Pay Scammers In Order to Claim a Cash Prize
Scam Refund Checks Are in the Mail!
Refund checks exceeding $18 million are being issued to over 281,724 eligible Publishers Clearing House (PCH) customers, following an FTC ruling. The FTC stated that PCH employed misleading language and designs to deceive individuals into believing that purchasing products was necessary to enter or enhance their chances of winning sweepstakes. The complaint noted that PCH sent out emails with misleading subject lines, leading recipients to think these emails were connected to official documents, such as tax returns.
It is important to note that not all PCH customers qualify for a refund. Only those who received and clicked on one of the FTC-identified deceptive emails, and subsequently made a purchase, are eligible for a refund. For more information about the refund process, visit ftc.gov/PCH, or if you need further assistance, reach out to the refund administrator at 1-888-516-0774.
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How to Avoid Phishing and SMishing Scams
Scammers frequently pose as reliable sources such as the IRS. Always verify the sender's email address, and avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown senders.
Beware of Scam Callers Pretending to Be Legitimate
Be Aware of False Tax Refund Notifications
Con artists might send alerts regarding a non-existent ‘tax refund’ to trick you into divulging personal details. Remember, the IRS will never reach out to taxpayers via email or text to request sensitive information.
Hang Up on Caller Impersonators
Fraudulent calls may come from individuals pretending to be IRS representatives, demanding urgent payment or threatening legal consequences. Any request for immediate payment over the phone should raise concerns. If the Caller speaks with a foreign accent, HANG UP! Thousands of international call centers continue to target trusting Americans every day.
Utilize Secure Payment Methods
If you owe taxes, or are expecting a refund, make payments only on secured websites that start with https://, such as https://www.YOURBANKNAME.com/. The presence of a 🔒 symbol next to the URL indicates that the site is indeed secure.
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Watch Out for Scams - When Disaster Strikes
Throw a dart at a map of the USA, and chances are you will land on a community that suffered severe weather damage this year. Whether it was faulty landslides on the West Coast, extreme hurricanes or ice storms in the South, spring tornadoes across the Midwest, recent flooding in the Northeast, or the wildfires consuming California. Many golden state communities have experienced devastating losses. These same wildfire victims will take years to recover.
With any weather disaster, you may consider a charitable donation to help those affected. Television and radio commercials from nearly everywhere will target your generous nature. How can you possibly ignore these charity appeals?
First, know that when there is natural disaster, scammers are quick to follow. Some research and planning, before you donate, will help make sure your money reaches to help people in need, and not to enrich charity scammers.
Donate to charities you know and trust with a proven track record with dealing with disasters. Research the organization yourself — especially if the donation request comes on social media. Search the name plus “complaint,” “review,” “rating,” or “scam.” Be sure to check out the charity on the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, or Candid.
If the message was received from a friend, ask them if they know the organization themselves. Find out exactly how much of every dollar you donate goes directly to the charity’s beneficiaries. Be cautious about giving to individuals on crowdfunding sites.
If you can consider giving to someone you personally know and trust, this is the safest step to take. Some crowdfunding sites take measures to check out postings which are asking for help after a disaster. Others do not.
Do not donate to anyone who insists you can only pay by cash, gift card, wiring money, or cryptocurrency. That is how scammers tell you to part with your donation. If you decide to donate, pay by credit card, which gives you more protections.
To learn more, go to ftc.gov/charity. For advice to help you prepare for, deal with, and recover from severe weather and the scammers that follow, visit ftc.gov/WeatherEmergencies.
For February 2025, we brought scam alert warnings to people wanting to help disaster victims wherever they may be located. There are some big name charities banging the drums to collect more money than will ever be spent in helping anyone recover from a natural, or man-made, disaster. Remember the earthquakes in Haiti? Where did the many donated billions of dollars go?
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