See Publishers Clearing House's full statement below: "The refund checks being sent out now by the FTC were from a settlement reached between PCH and the FTC in June of 2023.

The Federal Trade Commission announced on April 30 that Publishers Clearing House had agreed to pay $18.5 million to customers who were "harmed by misleading claims" made by the company.

See Publishers Clearing House's full statement below: "The refund checks being sent out now by the FTC were from a settlement reached between PCH and the FTC in June of 2023.

The FTC announced that over 281,000 people will receive refunds after a $18.5 million settlement with Publishers Clearing House over misleading practices.

FTC, Publishers Clearing House agree to $18.5M payout and changes for misleading sweepstakes claims.

The FTC sued a self described "free online sweepstakes and contests" website for using “dark patterns to mislead” consumers. Publishers Clearing House agreed to pay $18.5 million to wronged consumers ...

FTC, Publishers Clearing House agree to $18.5M payout and changes for misleading sweepstakes claims.