Publishers Clearing House $1 million winner may not get $870K in 'blatant slap in the face'

Thomas Moore Sr., a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, had hoped to pay off his mortgage, become debt-free and set up a trust for his family.
Forbes

Publishers Clearing House Refunding $18.5 Million In Misleading Business Practices Suit Settlement—One Of A Few The Sweepstakes Company Has Faced

Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more. The FTC alleged Publishers Clearing House tricked customers into making purchases by using “dark patterns”—design practices that ...

Oregon man won ‘$5K a week forever’ in 2012, spent cash like he was set for life — but Publishers Clearing House went bankrupt. Now he might lose home

That’s what happened to John Wyllie, a 61-year-old Oregon man who won $5,000 a week for life from the PCH Prize Patrol in ...
NJ.com

Publishers Clearing House to pay $18.5M, overhaul sweepstakes for misleading consumers, feds say

In a settlement that will bring substantial changes to how it does business, Publishers Clearing House has agreed to pay $18.5 million to consumers who “spent money and wasted their time,” the Federal ...

Town of Leland places an immediate ban on land-clearing burns

The Leland Town Council has unanimously voted to ban open burns for land-clearing purposes during their meeting on Oct. 20.

Understanding CHIPS: Key US Clearing House for Large Transactions

Discover how CHIPS facilitates the clearing and settlement of large-value domestic and international transactions efficiently in the U.S. Learn about its key functions and benefits.
Reuters

Publishers Clearing House settles with US for $18.5 million for misleading consumers

WASHINGTON, June 26 (Reuters) - Publishers Clearing House (PCH), which offers sweepstakes where people can win thousands of dollars per week for life, has agreed to pay $18.5 million and change its ...