Plano ISD Education Foundation Prize Patrol awards $68K to Plano teachers Nov 14, 2009
The six Prize Patrols made unannounced visits, comparable to the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, to 32 Plano ISD schools to surprise the 2009 grant recipients. Jackson Elementary School counselors Kimberlee Speer and Laura Fix received a renewal grant of $1,500 for Breaking the Barrier: Unlocking Language for all Parents. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Publishers Clearing House unable to deliver in Waynesboro Nov 13, 2009
The Publishers Clearing House arrived at a Waynesboro house Wednesday with a $10,000 check, only to find the winner wasnt home ... The Publishers Clearing House arrived at a Waynesboro house Wednesday with a $10,000 check, only to find the winner wasnt home. (The Herald-Mail Online)
I Can Do Normal, Really Nov 7, 2009
Publishers Clearing House. Kelly is at his best when portraying the Lewises creeping sense of dread as they realize what they've gotten themselves into. (Slate)
Rebuilding grant delays frustrating homeowners Oct 12, 2009
Maybe I will win the lottery or Publishers Clearing House. It sounds like I will have just as much luck there. (KHOU.com, TX)
Maybe 'Dogs will get magazines Oct 4, 2009
For all we know, it was one of those checks from Publishers Clearing House. -- Now we find out Bigelow weaseled out of a $500 pledge to Reel Pride. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
GLAD YOU ASKED: I see my neighbor going through his tenants mail every day. Is that legal? Jul 21, 2009
And tell the snooper to get his own winning Publishers Clearing House entry. Are grills allowed on North Beach. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Ad stardom was easy as A-B-C, 1-2-3 for Michael, Farrah and Ed Jun 26, 2009
In ads he showed up with a giant check at the homes of winners of Publishers Clearinghouse. He also appeared in a Super Bowl ad in February when he appeared with MC Hammer to promote Cash4Gold. (USA Today -- Money)
Tonight sidekick Ed McMahon dies in LA at 86 Jun 24, 2009
Reader54 wrote on Jun 23, 2009 9:12 AM:" Who's going to bring my Publishers Clearing House Check??? ". angel21 wrote on Jun 23, 2009 11:25 AM:" He was good until the end, to poke fun at his age during the Super Bowl in that cash 4 gold commercial was priceless. "Cash for my gold hip replacement. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
SKorea: North's nukes aren't bargaining chips (AP) Jun 6, 2009
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Fake check scammers hunt for victims May 29, 2009
Publishers Clearing House, which runs legitimate sweepstakes, warns consumers that scammers might claim that you are being given an advance on a prize, but that some fee, tax or other payment needs to be sent before you get the jackpot. That's the heart of the scam, and it's something that a real sweepstakes will never ask for, say legitimate companies. (CNN -- Law)
There's no Sweepstakes sucker here, pal Apr 16, 2009
drawn from Readers Digest, Publishers Clearing House, Online Sweepstakes, Internet Games and etc. Lanlart explained. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Don't Deposit the Check Apr 8, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- It turns out that official-looking letter and check that says you're a million dollar winner of Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes is fake. The says scammers recently sent out the bogus mailings to consumers in at least 20 states. (W-USA News, DC)
BBB: Beware of fraudulent Publishers Clearing House letters Apr 6, 2009
SIERRA VISTA Better Business Bureau is warning the public to beware of official-looking letters supposedly from Publishers Clearing House stating they have won a grand prize drawing of 1 million ... In order to receive the prize, the consumer is then instructed to cash the check and wire approximately 4,000 to Publishers Clearing House to receive the rest of the winnings. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Elvis memorabilia offered in online auction Mar 19, 2009
Enter Now For A Chance To Win From Publishers Clearing House. Welcome to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN, where you can find information on Elvis Presley and more. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Obama plays populist, anti-D.C. role in Calif. Mar 19, 2009
Enter Now For A Chance To Win From Publishers Clearing House. Obama passed the new stimulus plan and I got my $12k check. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Next NATO commander strives to break with past Mar 19, 2009
Enter Now For A Chance To Win From Publishers Clearing House. Request free Information from the Best Film Schools. (Yahoo News)
Dinosaur find raises debate on feather evolution Mar 19, 2009
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Creationist museum: Darwin got something right Mar 18, 2009
Enter Now For A Chance To Win From Publishers Clearing House. Save on Darwin Central Hotel. (Yahoo News)
Sources: US to sign UN gay rights declaration Mar 18, 2009
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Embezzlement, scams and ID theft increase Mar 6, 2009
Publishers Clearinghouse checks have been circulating throughout the region. Locally, an 800 phone number people were asked to call to get instructions was disconnected. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
How I accidentally invented a word Mar 1, 2009
I wasn't trying to make up a word - in fact, I often joke that dictionary editors are disqualified from making up words, in the same way that employees of Publishers Clearing House can't win the sweepstakes - but it happened anyway. And the way it happened shows how unconscious the process of making a new word can be. (Boston Globe)
At the Height of the Market, I Bought a Bad House Feb 25, 2009
The best way to fix that is by making them illegal, just like those sweet microprint Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes contracts that trick people into subscribing to your finer newsweeklies. Meanwhile, the people we really should be worrying about in an economic downturn, the poor, don't own homes they rent. (Time.com)
Dave "Surprised" Before Springing Surprise Feb 20, 2009
Dave Sayer Of Publishers Clearing House Was "Rehearsing" At Home Of 4th "Face Off" Finalists, The Peays, Dave Price Learned ... Standing there, famous sign in hand, was Dave Sayer, the guy who also knocks on doors of homes, telling people they've won $5,000 a week from Publishers Clearing House ... When the Peays emerged, one screaming with joy, Price broke the news everybody was wise to, anyhow: "You didn't win the Publishers Clearing House. That was all a little scam!". (CBS News -- Early Show)
Avoid Scams Using Publishers Clearing House Name Feb 14, 2009
SEATTLE -- Publishers Clearing House is getting ready to give away another $10 million prize at the end of this month, but don't be fooled by claims you're already a winner. A spokesman for the well-known sweepstakes tells KIRO 7 that more and more scam artists are using the Publishers Clearing House name and logo to target people, because its name is synonymous with huge money giveaways ... One letter was apparently written on Publishers Clearing House letterhead and included a check for nearly... (KIRO TV, WA)
