What's the catch with the Publishers Clearing House?

Is this publishers clearing house email true? Did I win? ?

• OFFICIAL RULES|SWEEPSTAKES FACTS Attention:(my name here) I hereby use this medium to acknowledge the receipt of your claims requirement regarding the winning notification mail you received, informing you of the prize you have won UNITED KINGDOM PCH LOTTO, after the verification process was conducted I wish to inform you that the lotto department and promotions department has just approved your payment of the tune of ( ONE MILLION DOLLARS $1,000,000.USD) Publishers clearing house delivery team will be in charge for the delivery of your winning cheque, and your lottery winning documents which is of high importance to you, so I expect you to show great appreciation to (Publishers Clearing House) PCH LOTTO as a great firm haven been in existence for years and has single highhandedly made this promotion possible in other to promote (Publishers Clearing House) in every corner of the world through the means of the internet as a global source of reaching people world wide. Incase you still have doubts arising from the angle of how you got selected, note that the selection process was carried out through an electronic email ballot system our aim was to select winners through the internet which will be a much more easier way to select winners all around the universe due to the fact that only you alone have access to your email so have no fear. Meanwhile you are expected to pay some fees along the line to ensure the safety delivery of your cheque and documents, this fees will not be more than normal shipping charges which we feel will not be a problem to you. Note that a hard cover insurance policy was placed on your winnings by the (publishers Clearing House) PCH Lotto company to avoid any harm or illegal channeling due to this, deduction of any amount of money from your funds cannot be done from your Won prize. The instructions given inline with the rules and regulation of the England gaming board once you get your winning funds cheque you are expected to deposit it in

• Answer:

  Hi! Thank you for bringing this to our attention. It sounds like you have been the victim of a scam. The offer you’re describing did not come from Publishers Clearing House. Also, there is never a catch with entering or winning any PCH Sweepstakes. PCH, like any legitimate Sweepstakes, will never ask you to pay any fee or make a purchase to claim a prize. You may forward the suspicious email to us at [email protected] or report this occurrence to us using our toll-free number 1-800-392-4190. We also recommend that you report this incident to the National Fraud Center at www.fraud.org. Thanks, Laura at PCH