Scammers Posing As Publisher Clearing House Reps In Broome County

It's a never-ending line of scams throughout the Southern Tier of New York and Northeast Pennsylvania.

One of the latest scams being reported includes one from supposed representatives from the Publisher Clearing House. According to the Broome County District Attorney's Office, residents throughout Broome County have been contacted by persons claiming to be from Publisher Clearing House.

The scammers have been informing residents that they have won a substantial prize, and then proceed to ask for payment of fees and taxes to claim the prize. The Broome County District Attorney's Office reminds residents to be vigilant against these scams, noting that legitimate sweepstakes organizations do not require winners to pay fees upfront to receive their prizes.

Should you receive a call from someone claiming that you've won a prize or monetary reward and they request funds via wire transfer or insist on payment through a prepaid gift card for any supposed reason, including taxes, please refrain from complying. Such requests are indicative of fraudulent activity and should be treated as such. - Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti

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Never provide personal or financial information over the phone or online unless they are certain of the recipient's identity. If you or someone you know may have been targeted by a scam or fraudulent activity, report it to your local law enforcement agency and contact the financial institution if your account has been compromised.