A $7.5 Million Lie: PCH Sweepstakes Scam Targets Veteran

When Manny, an Air Force veteran living in Las Vegas, loses his wife of 62 years, he turns to playing Publishers Clearing House online games to help ease his loneliness. He is thrilled when, one day, he receives a call from Publishers Clearing House informing him that he has won a $7.5 million prize. Manny dreams of finally replacing his old water heater, fixing up his house, and leaving a substantial legacy for his children, but first he must pay fees to release the prize money. The scam continues for months, draining Manny's savings, until Manny's daughter receives a call from an FBI agent. The story has a hopeful ending as local media and businesses come to Manny's aid.

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A $7.5 Million Lie: PCH Sweepstakes Scam Targets Veteran is an episode from The Perfect Scam by AARP.

This episode is 47:47 long.

This episode was published on Feb 6, 2026.

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