COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A dangerous and expensive scam is spreading across the United States, including central Ohio.
Impostors are using a well-known sweepstakes brand to steal thousands of dollars from victims. Now, Better Call 4 is getting a first-hand look at just how this is happening and what you need to know to stay safe.
For a lucky few, Publishers Clearing House is a welcome surprise: a knock at the door and a massive check with life-changing money. But now, impostors are exploiting that dream and stealing from people who think they’ve won big.
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A viewer reached out to Better Call 4 after falling victim to a Publishers Clearing House impostor scam. She likes playing games on their website, so when she got a message saying she won a prize, she wasn’t surprised. Now she wants us to share her story to help others avoid her mistakes…