Cons, Frauds and Scams
Publisher's Clearing House
Publisher's Clearing House is still receiving reports from
consumers who have been contacted by con artists requesting
money to collect a non-existent prize. The consumer receives a
call from an attorney or law firm claiming to represent
Publisher's Clearing House. The name most often used has been
"Howard Levy" from "Levy, Goodman and Associates."
Mr. Levy
informs the consumer that they have been selected to receive the
second prize in the contest. A follow-up call is made soon after
to inform the consumer that the first prize winner has been
disqualified and they are now the top winner. Mr. Levy then asks
the consumer to send money, via Western Union or American
Express Money Gram, to a bank in Israel or some other foreign
country, to cover processing fees. The phone numbers provided by
Mr. Levy have been from Canada.
Again, please do not send
money for processing fees or custom fees to claim a prize.
Mesa Police Department
PO Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211
480-644-2030