The spokesperson attached a sample copy of the letters PCH most recently mailed out. It includes a five-character activation code to be entered onto a PCH URL.

That dream has kept Publishers Clearing House’s sweepstakes popular for decades. But it has also made PCH a popular target for scammers trying to trick victims. Several readers have recently asked ...

Yes, Publishers Clearing House does mail out letters with activation codes. The postcards contain codes to enter sweepstakes, not to collect money you’ve already won.