Tell me about it. Try being tech support for PCH and having to troubleshoot with old people constantly. Majority of the time Adblock and plug-ins fucks the entire site up and makes it not work altogether. The amount of bugs in the games is a pain in the ass. Corresponding with the devs for website and their apps as part of tech support sucked some major donkey ass.
The cringe really bothered me. I’m not saying they need to make it fake hype, but can they make it less creepy? Don’t lead with “come outside” lead with “we’re from Publisher’s Clearing House”.
Right?? I think they believe they’re keeping the “element of surprise” by not announcing themselves right away. Little do they know, if you’re a stranger with a camera guy, balloons and a big check walking up to someone’s house... they’re going to be surprised and confused, you can still announce yourself as any stranger would 😂
Lmao dude knocked on her door, ordered her to come outside, and then asked her to tell him her full name before even explaining who he is and probs didn’t realize how creepy he is
My parents dressed up as PCH one year for Halloween. My mom walked into the party wearing pjs and her hair in curlers. She didn’t say a word and just walked around for 10 minutes (her friends started getting concerned). Then my dad knocked on the front door yelling for my mom. He was wearing a suit and had balloons and a fake check we made. It really confused everyone until they saw them together and it ended up being a big hit that year.
You know how there's youtube channels that you can just tell are geared towards grifting kids? The PCH site looks like it was made with the intention of specifically grifting old people. Which makes sense.
It is typically directed toward old people with nothing better to do who will waste their lives away playing the retarded games and watching endless ads at the small chance to win. Some do actually just do it because they enjoy the simplistic games though rather than expecting to win anything. I’ve heard from some PCH customers their doctor even recommended the games because it somewhat helps with their condition as a form of keeping their minds active.
Anything to due with finance and or making money on social media. Either through investments or contests should always be looked at critically because anything to do with money can be a scam.
My best friend's mother was in the beginning stages of dementia and spent literally tens of thousands of dollars on terrible, Dollar Tree-style products in the hopes that she'd win these prizes, and I think PCH relies entirely on this confusing marketing to get money out of the gullible.
Fox used to have a show called Beyond Belief where it would be used to reenact some weird stories or just make them up and it'd be up to the viewers to guess which was which. One (sadly fake) story had a guy call a hit out on his wife but then he tried to call it off at the last minute but it was looking iffy because the middleman was having trouble finding the hitman. Anyway one night they were being followed by some shifty looking people in a white van and when finally cornered the folks go up to his wife and the husband was like "no wait I canceled the hit" and they were really some PCH type people but the whole thing freaked the husband out so much he dropped dead of a heart attack on the spot.
This video was so on-point. My Grandmere was a longtime PCH participant, hoping that she would win the x-number-of-dollars-a-week for life so she could eventually leave something substantial behind for my family. The sad thing was that, in this quest to provide for my family, she was bombarded with mail everyday from PCH (she didn't have a computer so she didn't get the virtual side of it), often encouraging her to drop boatloads of cash on cheap products that broke within a day, which she did to increase her chances of winning. She unfortunately never won, but the despicable thing is that, to this day, despite the fact that she hasn't replied to a PCH letter in about 2 years since she died, we still receive letters on her behalf encouraging her to either mail back entries or buy low quality items from them. I am totally convinced that this company is a scam, only having a couple winners a year to allow them to fly under the radar.
I grew up watching my mom enter PCH and many other sweepstakes scams like this. In the 70s and 80s when she did it it was all by mail. All those adds you just scrolled by came to our house, via the mailbox in the form of booklet sized catalogs. She used to say, "Make a list of everything you want! When we win I'm going to take you to the store to buy it all!" As a kid of 5 through about 10 I was on board with the list but after that I figured out it was all a waste of time. I told her as much and then she blamed me for her not being a millionaire. I was giving her "bad vibes" and "ruining" her 1/620 bazillion chance of "winning". As if a 10 year old child had that kind of power. She was still entering when she was in her 70s.
I mean, they had a yearly revenue of 840 million dollars in 2013, and 5000 a week is only $260k per year. The chances of the $5000 a week are something like 1 in 6 billion.
Not only does PCH get money from advertisers selling their products, but they also get money from advertisers by selling your information to them. So if you enter and don't click the teeny, tiny, easy-to-miss button at the bottom of the screen that says "Do Not Sell My Information," then you'll end up with lots of other unwanted emails, phone calls, junk mail, etc.
In the second video the way he says "We're looking for somebody named ..." and waits for her to say it really creeps me out. What if that was some scammer or creep? They could just pretend like they have her name, get her to tell it to them, and then just say yes to whatever she said. I know PCH is a "legit" organization but that's still sketchy af
Scott, you said: "You're new here and you don't know that story" I think you meant: "Oh, you're new here and just listened to me talk about my balls for over minute"
No offense to manscape or anything but it's very uncomfortable hearing about it me being a girl and very uncomfortable hearing about guys talk about taking care of their balls and *shudders* no offense to the company or people who are advertising it it's fine they're paying you to do it I'm just uncomfortable hearing about it and I skip it every time On another note! I'm very confused so it's wrong for us on UA-cam to talk about dicks and s*** but it's okay to talk about taking care of your balls!? UA-cam your drunk!
@@sunshinegirlmissriddlerent5605 It’s just grooming. That’s like me being uncomfortable after seeing an ad for feminine hygiene. It’s not a big deal lol
The saddest part is imagining the winners while they're applying for these giveaways. Just the image of the sweet old people sitting at their computer getting jump scared every three seconds, so confused about everything but just goes with it
PCH started sending “free gifts” to my dad, (they were weird items that no one actually wants/needs) and thennnnn...we started getting bills for the items, lol. He never ordered anything, either.
What actually happens is that when they send in their sweepstakes mailing they put the stamp to receive the free mystery gift on the sweepstakes/order entry form. They think it’s completely free or misunderstand what it actually is. It’s a gift valued up to $30 but adds $4.99 to shipping and handling. Some people think they can put a stamp on for an item below $30 and that’s the gift they’re getting but it’s completely separate. It’s all explained on the stupid obnoxious order entry form they send through the mail. It is also possible to accidentally add it to your cart when going through the entry process online if you’re just mindlessly clicking through without reading what you’re clicking.
I won publishers clearing house once. It was truly a life changing experience. Sure the $10 check they sent in the mail was nice but, the real prize is being able to say I won Publishers Clearing House.
Is it just me or has Scott’s editing gotten really good lately? Like I never had any problem with it before but lately I’ve just been pausing the video several different times and admiring the creativity and execution. He’s gonna be at 1 mil in no time
Someone in my hometown actually won once, the local news filmed it. But that was like 9 years ago and I haven’t heard anything about the family since then. They probably got the “lottery curse” 😂
I have been SO curious about PCH since I was a kid and this would show up in commercials during The Price Is Right. Props to Scott for diving in and giving us the tea!
Came to this because of my own issue with Publishers Clearing House. In the segment around 13:40 where you have the option to buy something I saw something I thought might be useful so I added it to my cart. Later I decided I didn't want it so I never ordered it. HOWEVER they went ahead and sent it to me anyways with an invoice. I've jumped through hoops trying to get a return and it's nearly impossible. And honestly, at this point I don't trust them to be honest about receiving it back - I feel like they would just lie, say I never returned the item, and demand I pay/send it to creditors anyways. I never thought to clear my cart because I didn't put my payment info in; I didn't think they would send it to me since I literally NEVER ordered it. They auto ordered it for me, checked it out FOR ME. I never made the decision. I never clicked order. That's so scummy and honestly I think it should be illegal it makes me so sad to think of how many sweet elders have been taken advantage of by these assholes.
This is a common issue I've heard. Items added to carts being shipped out without authorization. Worst case scenario, you can call customer service and cancel the order.
I am now convinced that websites like Publishers Clearing House were the biggest reason why my parents didn't give me unsupervised access to the internet till I was almost in high school. Cause let's be honest, *what 10 year old wouldn't buy three patriotic eagle knives?*
I’m a mailman and pch has to account for 50% of all stamps ever used. Old ppl send out 3-5 pch letters at a time all with stamps and special stickers on them then get a bunch of packages a few weeks later. How is this not a scam?!?
I'm so impressed the first lady actually went through all those steps to actually enter the draw. The sheet anger I felt just watching you go through that
If some man knocked at my door and said “can you step out for a second?” My response would not be “I guess so”. My first question would be “am I being arrested?”
I know of them because they kept spamming the inbox of my personal email in high school, and I got curious. I'm pretty sure I entered at least one of those, but I've gotten no money from them. This sounds like gambling with more steps like getting free options for paid items in mobile applications and games. That being said, I've looked into quite a few sweepstakes like things like this, and most are geared to or require being a homeowner, as they rely on sales benchmarks or have prizes involving home renovations. Some of the required purchases for sweepstakes sounded like stuff older homeowners bought, so it's no surprise that most of the winners shown off on commercials were senior citizens. I could not qualify as a broke high school student for any of them, even if I faked my age, because they required buying things I still don't have use for, even as an adult. PCH brings back memories of me going on sketchy online sites back in high school just hoping that I could get enough money to move out or fund my college education. The segments where you actually enrolled in one of their competition, especially when they wanted you to buy overpriced home products brought back memories. They're no different from a lot of the free money apps, and this is how I learned how to spot scams. A lot of as seen on TV deals work on a similar basis in terms of marketing and appeal. Trust me, retro merchandise with little documentation is way more transparent than this when you memorize everything about the IP in question for over a decade. Expensive video game merchandise is a better investment than this, because at least you get something tangible for your collection that you can cherish, even if expensive box sets mean that you will own up to three copies of the same game.
I'm glad that you mentioned the Sprouse sweepstakes because I won a DS game on one of those (not the grand prize, just a "you didn't fully lose" prize) and that's the only time I've ever won anything. I'm glad I could share this experience
11:59 Anyone else got an ad right that moment, it's almost as if advertisers are listening to everything said by even the person in a youtube video we're watching, interesting....
My grandmother got scammed multiple times by people pretending to be PCH. She even sent off $5000 to someone claiming she had won a brand new car and 5 million dollars and a visit from the governor. PCH and their scammers still send her tons of spam mail to this day.
@Angelo Corsini I dont think you're lying. I think you're just wrong or naive. And please, dont ever trust something just because a Celebrity is attached to it. I can tell you for sure Steve Harvey has no clue what PCH is, all he knows is the big paycheck he was paid to read from a script.
@Angelo Corsini lots of businesses seem legit but aren’t. Think mlms (Primerica, Mary Kay, lularoe...). Scams don’t just mean no money given at all. There are many ways to scam ppl.
@Nic Lazzari That comment went to far, Angelo doesn't own the company and has no say in their dealings. However, Angelo I am glad your mom is able to make a living working there, but it's a sore subject because a lot of us have elderly family members that are being scammed by them consistently.
@Nic Lazzari From what I could find it is most likely a legitimate business, albeit very questionable, but legitimate nonetheless. Multiple sites will be reaffirming in this, Publisher's Clearing House also has a trademark (multiple actually, you can find them via the USPTO's TESS database on their website), however given the popularity there are scams impersonating PCH. And considering the hassle of getting a trademark, I doubt some scammer is going to spend thousands of dollars on an attorney and after a long time to get only a few thousand back. Also note that (given the odds) it is very pointless to attempt to get anything from PCH, but I guess you could win after multiple decades (probably) of signing up to giveaways. And what is this about slitting their throats? You should calm down, that's a bit too far. I mean scamming bad but murdering them isn't going to solve anyone's problems.
My grandma has been entered in the PCH sweepstakes for 18 years now. This is and has been a “free” lottery tailored to middle aged and elderly folk who don’t know better and have time to waste
You can put "free" in quotes but it's literally free. I've entered countless times and never paid a cent. Buying things is optional and is one way they generate revenue for the prizes. It says everywhere that you don't have to buy anything to win. You don't even need to buy a stamp, you can enter online. PCH isn't a scam, even if you don't like it.
I tried out PCH one time because I didn't think it was real... They would advertise a prize for completing games, but the app would magically crash right before you 'd complete the last one in order to win. It did this with every single game, and you could not do anything within the app until the whole thing would reset the next day, causing you to restart your progress. And the ads are insane just like you said Scott. PCH is truly a scam...
Back before the internet you had to do everything you did in the video, except on paper. The entry form was like taking the SAT. Then, after a few days, your mailbox would be flooded with confirmations and offers. Not your email mail box, but your actual, physical mailbox. Unsubscribing was like filing to legally change your name... in fact... legally changing your name was easier. At least that's what a friend told me... I wouldn't know first hand... ya know? Great video Scott! I found you through the disstrack video you did with Mista GG. Funny stuff. Keep the content coming!
PCH itself isn’t actually too shady in terms of actually giving out money. The prizes are legit and I’ve personally spoken to winners and I’ve seen the inner working of the system since I worked for them. They do have aggressive marketing practices though. But there are ALOT of scams that target elderly people impersonating PCH. I’ve spoken to many victims who’ve fallen for those scams. Sad thing is all we can do is collect their information and forward it to the FTC. But these scams are typically all run overseas and not much can be done to track them down as with many other scams like tech support ones.
They always pick someone who they think is someone who will only have a very short period for the "$5k a week for life".....never see anyone younger then 70
This reminds me of the SNL sketch where Kristen Wiig is portraying one of these presenters and she’s trying to get Emma Stone’s character hyped over the fact that she won a home makeover and she couldn’t care less lol
Gotta say this one is my favorite video from you so far. You edited well to display how frustrating and shady Publishers Clearning is while still being comdeic! Thanks, man! I needed a good laugh today!
PCH has the same website design of all the websites I went to as a 10 year old trying to get a free iPod shuffle. But now instead of trying to sell you magazine subscriptions it’s just a bunch of miscellaneous stuff you’d find in one aisle of your local K-Mart.
I dig that you said “I’ll take it!” When talking about taxes being taken out of prizes. I hate when people dump on prize money because “like, most of it goes to the government.” ITS STILL MONEY YOU DIDNT HAVE THE DAY BEFORE
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I know it is probably that lady’s real name but “Pamela Jonker” sounds like a fake ass name you’d come up with under pressure.
Pamela Jonker sounds like a Disney show news reporter
@@abbywolffe4114 OMG yes 🙌
@@abbywolffe4114 it also sounds like a joke from the amanda bynes show
It sounds like if Gumball was coming up with a name for a British person.
I know that Junker is a german name but... All i hear is chonker
Can the website NOT look like a 2000's ad trying to give me malware? I literally just want to run from it at all costs.
It triggers my fight or flight response
Tell me about it. Try being tech support for PCH and having to troubleshoot with old people constantly. Majority of the time Adblock and plug-ins fucks the entire site up and makes it not work altogether.
The amount of bugs in the games is a pain in the ass. Corresponding with the devs for website and their apps as part of tech support sucked some major donkey ass.
damn u weren't wrong
Funniest part is it actually will give you malware. I’m a computer tech and PCH garbage isn’t too uncommon of a sight
LOL FR
I don't know why he put the sharpie on his tongue, but the gag (both literally and figuratively) was quite funny.
I freaked out for a sec for him 😂
It's an old technique to draw ink out of a pen 🖊
the gag. nice one
It’s how you reactivate pens and markers but... it was fairly new and didn’t need it looool
You don't do it with permanent marker though, that's what made it so funny 😆
"Hey strugglers, I want to win a bunch of money."
What I tell my family when I'm trying to convince them that quitting my job is a smart move.
Ooof
I like your videos
The cringe really bothered me. I’m not saying they need to make it fake hype, but can they make it less creepy? Don’t lead with “come outside” lead with “we’re from Publisher’s Clearing House”.
"we're looking for someone named.....what's your name??"
Right?? I think they believe they’re keeping the “element of surprise” by not announcing themselves right away. Little do they know, if you’re a stranger with a camera guy, balloons and a big check walking up to someone’s house... they’re going to be surprised and confused, you can still announce yourself as any stranger would 😂
Honestly shocking they haven't had an incident with guns with that behavior
@@salemccc Considering they operate in the US, you're probably right.
one word. boomers.
Lmao dude knocked on her door, ordered her to come outside, and then asked her to tell him her full name before even explaining who he is and probs didn’t realize how creepy he is
My parents dressed up as PCH one year for Halloween. My mom walked into the party wearing pjs and her hair in curlers. She didn’t say a word and just walked around for 10 minutes (her friends started getting concerned). Then my dad knocked on the front door yelling for my mom. He was wearing a suit and had balloons and a fake check we made. It really confused everyone until they saw them together and it ended up being a big hit that year.
That's amazing
wow. i love that lol. lol kind of personal, but do you ever dress up in funny costumes? lmao
Oh my gosh that’s awesome 😂
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And everyone started clapping slowly.
You know how there's youtube channels that you can just tell are geared towards grifting kids?
The PCH site looks like it was made with the intention of specifically grifting old people. Which makes sense.
It is typically directed toward old people with nothing better to do who will waste their lives away playing the retarded games and watching endless ads at the small chance to win. Some do actually just do it because they enjoy the simplistic games though rather than expecting to win anything. I’ve heard from some PCH customers their doctor even recommended the games because it somewhat helps with their condition as a form of keeping their minds active.
Anything to due with finance and or making money on social media. Either through investments or contests should always be looked at critically because anything to do with money can be a scam.
i live for scott causally flexing his advertising degree...
I smiled when he mentioned ads because I knew what was coming
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@@shineinstars you’re a atiny? 🥺❤️
@@joyb_0008 yesyes :D
@@shineinstars yay! i never thought i would find a atiny in the comments of a scott video, lmao
My best friend's mother was in the beginning stages of dementia and spent literally tens of thousands of dollars on terrible, Dollar Tree-style products in the hopes that she'd win these prizes, and I think PCH relies entirely on this confusing marketing to get money out of the gullible.
"Hey, can you step out for a second?"
*"I DIDN'T KILL MY KIDS!"*
"You just won--wait, what?!"
Thanks for the laugh
😂😂😂
Fox used to have a show called Beyond Belief where it would be used to reenact some weird stories or just make them up and it'd be up to the viewers to guess which was which. One (sadly fake) story had a guy call a hit out on his wife but then he tried to call it off at the last minute but it was looking iffy because the middleman was having trouble finding the hitman. Anyway one night they were being followed by some shifty looking people in a white van and when finally cornered the folks go up to his wife and the husband was like "no wait I canceled the hit" and they were really some PCH type people but the whole thing freaked the husband out so much he dropped dead of a heart attack on the spot.
The fact that you unsubscribed and they still sent emails means they're technically in violation of the CAN-SPAM act
The guy behind the camera on the second lady saying "come on out" gives the energy that he is holding a camera AND a gun
Yes.
They work the same way. Just point and shoot.
Why can’t we assume the gun is built into the camera
@@rubberscuomo 1) I can't believe no one has acknowledged this genius comment
2) You also have a great username.
This video was so on-point. My Grandmere was a longtime PCH participant, hoping that she would win the x-number-of-dollars-a-week for life so she could eventually leave something substantial behind for my family. The sad thing was that, in this quest to provide for my family, she was bombarded with mail everyday from PCH (she didn't have a computer so she didn't get the virtual side of it), often encouraging her to drop boatloads of cash on cheap products that broke within a day, which she did to increase her chances of winning. She unfortunately never won, but the despicable thing is that, to this day, despite the fact that she hasn't replied to a PCH letter in about 2 years since she died, we still receive letters on her behalf encouraging her to either mail back entries or buy low quality items from them. I am totally convinced that this company is a scam, only having a couple winners a year to allow them to fly under the radar.
i'm convinced that licking a sharpie has shortened scott's lifespan by 5 years
I wonder if he did multiple takes
I think he was trying to take the lid off
@@WasatchWind oh no
Sharpies are non toxic, my guy!
I liked to lick sharpies as a kid. I'm still alive. for how long is still uncertain however.
I grew up watching my mom enter PCH and many other sweepstakes scams like this. In the 70s and 80s when she did it it was all by mail. All those adds you just scrolled by came to our house, via the mailbox in the form of booklet sized catalogs.
She used to say, "Make a list of everything you want! When we win I'm going to take you to the store to buy it all!"
As a kid of 5 through about 10 I was on board with the list but after that I figured out it was all a waste of time. I told her as much and then she blamed me for her not being a millionaire. I was giving her "bad vibes" and "ruining" her 1/620 bazillion chance of "winning".
As if a 10 year old child had that kind of power.
She was still entering when she was in her 70s.
Its weird how they give the winnings to old ppl because if they gave it to a 20year old for the rest of their life they would go out of business
I mean, they had a yearly revenue of 840 million dollars in 2013, and 5000 a week is only $260k per year. The chances of the $5000 a week are something like 1 in 6 billion.
It also could be because old people are the majority of their customers
You're right bro😂
That’s what I was thinking like 👀
There was a controversy years ago where the PCH winners were only friends and family members of the company's owners.
"Do you want a prize that lasts forever?" is something a hacky vampire would say.
*see you type in shego from kim possible* haha nice
lol
I literally just watched your Julie video. This feels like inception.
LMAO
It’s you
Yooooooo Amanda!!
I love how the Publisher's Clearing House's website looks like it would give you 10,000 viruses lmao
2 things, when that guy grabbed the poor ladies hand I was INCREDIBLY UNCOMFORTABLE, and Scotty...you put sharpie on your tongue
i was eating something then out of nowhere he draws on his tongue and i almost choked.
‘CRAMER ALERT’ seriously made me laugh out loud
Not only does PCH get money from advertisers selling their products, but they also get money from advertisers by selling your information to them. So if you enter and don't click the teeny, tiny, easy-to-miss button at the bottom of the screen that says "Do Not Sell My Information," then you'll end up with lots of other unwanted emails, phone calls, junk mail, etc.
I just set up an email account only meant for junk mailers because sometimes I may want coupons
In the second video the way he says "We're looking for somebody named ..." and waits for her to say it really creeps me out. What if that was some scammer or creep? They could just pretend like they have her name, get her to tell it to them, and then just say yes to whatever she said. I know PCH is a "legit" organization but that's still sketchy af
The sheer creepiness of the PCH people is astonishing and impressive in a way.
A truism I’ve found true; if you’re not paying, you’re the product
Scott, you said: "You're new here and you don't know that story"
I think you meant: "Oh, you're new here and just listened to me talk about my balls for over minute"
I appreciate you
@@ScottCramer lol
No offense to manscape or anything but it's very uncomfortable hearing about it me being a girl and very uncomfortable hearing about guys talk about taking care of their balls and *shudders* no offense to the company or people who are advertising it it's fine they're paying you to do it I'm just uncomfortable hearing about it and I skip it every time
On another note!
I'm very confused so it's wrong for us on UA-cam to talk about dicks and s*** but it's okay to talk about taking care of your balls!? UA-cam your drunk!
@@sunshinegirlmissriddlerent5605 It’s just grooming. That’s like me being uncomfortable after seeing an ad for feminine hygiene. It’s not a big deal lol
Honestly, I would be interested on the products that can work for everybody. Stuff targeted towards men is often higher quality than what we get.
Why do I feel like Scott would be a great elementary school teacher like his energy is perfect
Scott's out here whispering "I heard a rumor" into spam account's ears
Umbrella academy.
Amazing reference lol
I get the umbrella academy reference
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Perfection
The saddest part is imagining the winners while they're applying for these giveaways.
Just the image of the sweet old people sitting at their computer getting jump scared every three seconds, so confused about everything but just goes with it
Imagine being the person that goes to the bank to cash the comically large check
Oh no lol
They are given a smaller check later
What a great day that would be lol
I'm imagining them driving to the bank with the big check strapped to the passenger seat
it’s just a gimmick. they give you a real one. the fact that you think they make legal checks that large is more comical
I can’t tell if Scott committed to the bit a little too hard or if he is just a doof 😂 7:12
PCH started sending “free gifts” to my dad, (they were weird items that no one actually wants/needs) and thennnnn...we started getting bills for the items, lol. He never ordered anything, either.
What ends up happening?
Seems like a scheme to confuse the elderly tbh. Most people know you can't just send products and then bill someone. That's illegal.
What ended up happening?
@@reliablenarrator4281 With any luck they just ignored them and they went away. I hate scams.
What actually happens is that when they send in their sweepstakes mailing they put the stamp to receive the free mystery gift on the sweepstakes/order entry form. They think it’s completely free or misunderstand what it actually is. It’s a gift valued up to $30 but adds $4.99 to shipping and handling. Some people think they can put a stamp on for an item below $30 and that’s the gift they’re getting but it’s completely separate. It’s all explained on the stupid obnoxious order entry form they send through the mail.
It is also possible to accidentally add it to your cart when going through the entry process online if you’re just mindlessly clicking through without reading what you’re clicking.
Feels like the "come on out" camera guy was just holding back how excited he was to blow this old lady's mind
Props to Scott for writing on his tongue with a sharpie
I won publishers clearing house once. It was truly a life changing experience. Sure the $10 check they sent in the mail was nice but, the real prize is being able to say I won Publishers Clearing House.
Is it just me or has Scott’s editing gotten really good lately? Like I never had any problem with it before but lately I’ve just been pausing the video several different times and admiring the creativity and execution. He’s gonna be at 1 mil in no time
Commenting this before he's at 1M
I didn’t realize he WASN’T at 1 mil until i read this
Yeah me too
Also commenting before he hits 1M
pre 1m gang
7:20 "Hello, could you step out for a second?" "Why don't you have a seat over there? Do you know who I am?"
Scott: “I have a marketing degree.”
Also Scott: Writes on his tongue with a Sharpie
Marketing degree and Marker-ing degree 😉
What does that have to do with anything?
9:32 I love how he was so focused on the bit he completely forgot what was going on and that made it much more funny
Someone in my hometown actually won once, the local news filmed it. But that was like 9 years ago and I haven’t heard anything about the family since then. They probably got the “lottery curse” 😂
I have been SO curious about PCH since I was a kid and this would show up in commercials during The Price Is Right. Props to Scott for diving in and giving us the tea!
Came to this because of my own issue with Publishers Clearing House. In the segment around 13:40 where you have the option to buy something I saw something I thought might be useful so I added it to my cart. Later I decided I didn't want it so I never ordered it. HOWEVER they went ahead and sent it to me anyways with an invoice. I've jumped through hoops trying to get a return and it's nearly impossible. And honestly, at this point I don't trust them to be honest about receiving it back - I feel like they would just lie, say I never returned the item, and demand I pay/send it to creditors anyways.
I never thought to clear my cart because I didn't put my payment info in; I didn't think they would send it to me since I literally NEVER ordered it. They auto ordered it for me, checked it out FOR ME. I never made the decision. I never clicked order. That's so scummy and honestly I think it should be illegal it makes me so sad to think of how many sweet elders have been taken advantage of by these assholes.
This is a common issue I've heard. Items added to carts being shipped out without authorization. Worst case scenario, you can call customer service and cancel the order.
I don’ know why but Pamela Jonkers is such a funny name
i thought so too haha - i really try not to laugh at people's names, but, JONKERS
Pamelas a heckin Jonker
"Jonkers" is an old German name and it means "to honk [someone's] nose and simultaneously jerk them off." It was associated with royalty.
Scott: "You might see an ad right now"
Me:
these ads have the same energy as a dance teacher that says "one more time"
i heard you have to repeat something 18 times in a row to have it memorized
I’m literally wheezing he put the sharpie on his tongue 🤣
It was much more fun licking the envelopes and getting a big check from Ed McMahon!
MtnDew
ITS RUNRORTYECUBE
Holy shit it’s you
The rat guy
Ed McMahon died in 2009 so if you get a check from him it came from the afterlife.
I am now convinced that websites like Publishers Clearing House were the biggest reason why my parents didn't give me unsupervised access to the internet till I was almost in high school.
Cause let's be honest, *what 10 year old wouldn't buy three patriotic eagle knives?*
My grandpa became addicted to this and had to literally be declined access to his accounts to not gamble away his money
#YayDementia
I'm sorry you had to go through that
Damn. Yeah these things really target the elderly. I hate it.
yeah i wish more people would realize the point of the video lol. this is a pyramid scheme preying on the elderly and it's sad
@@inyrui I mean it's not exactly good but it's not a pyramid scheme. I don't think you know how pyramid schemes work.
I just got an ad as soon as you said, "Well I'll be honest", and it said, "I HAVE BUMPS ALL OVER MY BODY". Wow.
I’m a mailman and pch has to account for 50% of all stamps ever used. Old ppl send out 3-5 pch letters at a time all with stamps and special stickers on them then get a bunch of packages a few weeks later. How is this not a scam?!?
I'm so impressed the first lady actually went through all those steps to actually enter the draw. The sheet anger I felt just watching you go through that
I would’ve killed to win the Danimals sweepstakes as a child 😔
Same
Dude our school won one of those! I wrote down the story somewhere in the comments.
15:35 listen to the amazing sound of the hurr durr 600s from old mate senny
Scott: i don't want emails
PCH: so we hear you want emails
Oh my gosh, can we show some appreciation for Scott's impeccable Jimmy Fallon impression?
If some man knocked at my door and said “can you step out for a second?” My response would not be “I guess so”. My first question would be “am I being arrested?”
This mans content is so good. Man deserves all the subscribers in the world
You gotta respect Scott's commitment to the joke when he drew a line with sharpie on his tounge
I know of them because they kept spamming the inbox of my personal email in high school, and I got curious. I'm pretty sure I entered at least one of those, but I've gotten no money from them. This sounds like gambling with more steps like getting free options for paid items in mobile applications and games.
That being said, I've looked into quite a few sweepstakes like things like this, and most are geared to or require being a homeowner, as they rely on sales benchmarks or have prizes involving home renovations. Some of the required purchases for sweepstakes sounded like stuff older homeowners bought, so it's no surprise that most of the winners shown off on commercials were senior citizens. I could not qualify as a broke high school student for any of them, even if I faked my age, because they required buying things I still don't have use for, even as an adult. PCH brings back memories of me going on sketchy online sites back in high school just hoping that I could get enough money to move out or fund my college education.
The segments where you actually enrolled in one of their competition, especially when they wanted you to buy overpriced home products brought back memories. They're no different from a lot of the free money apps, and this is how I learned how to spot scams. A lot of as seen on TV deals work on a similar basis in terms of marketing and appeal. Trust me, retro merchandise with little documentation is way more transparent than this when you memorize everything about the IP in question for over a decade.
Expensive video game merchandise is a better investment than this, because at least you get something tangible for your collection that you can cherish, even if expensive box sets mean that you will own up to three copies of the same game.
That looks like the coziest damn hoodie I’ve ever seen
Yeah for real. I want to know where he got that!
It looks so comfy 😯
I've watched 50 Scott videos the past week, 3:08 made me subscribe.
"Cramer Alert" is what I'm calling my notifications from him from now on
Y'know what? I'm gonna hit the notification bell just so I too can get Cramer Alerts.
"CANIHOLDYOURHAND" lmao
I'm glad that you mentioned the Sprouse sweepstakes because I won a DS game on one of those (not the grand prize, just a "you didn't fully lose" prize) and that's the only time I've ever won anything.
I'm glad I could share this experience
11:59 Anyone else got an ad right that moment, it's almost as if advertisers are listening to everything said by even the person in a youtube video we're watching, interesting....
My grandmother got scammed multiple times by people pretending to be PCH. She even sent off $5000 to someone claiming she had won a brand new car and 5 million dollars and a visit from the governor. PCH and their scammers still send her tons of spam mail to this day.
@Angelo Corsini After this video I find it hard to believe you. PCH looks scammier than some scam sites.
@Angelo Corsini I dont think you're lying. I think you're just wrong or naive. And please, dont ever trust something just because a Celebrity is attached to it.
I can tell you for sure Steve Harvey has no clue what PCH is, all he knows is the big paycheck he was paid to read from a script.
@Angelo Corsini lots of businesses seem legit but aren’t. Think mlms (Primerica, Mary Kay, lularoe...). Scams don’t just mean no money given at all. There are many ways to scam ppl.
@Nic Lazzari That comment went to far, Angelo doesn't own the company and has no say in their dealings. However, Angelo I am glad your mom is able to make a living working there, but it's a sore subject because a lot of us have elderly family members that are being scammed by them consistently.
@Nic Lazzari From what I could find it is most likely a legitimate business, albeit very questionable, but legitimate nonetheless. Multiple sites will be reaffirming in this, Publisher's Clearing House also has a trademark (multiple actually, you can find them via the USPTO's TESS database on their website), however given the popularity there are scams impersonating PCH. And considering the hassle of getting a trademark, I doubt some scammer is going to spend thousands of dollars on an attorney and after a long time to get only a few thousand back. Also note that (given the odds) it is very pointless to attempt to get anything from PCH, but I guess you could win after multiple decades (probably) of signing up to giveaways.
And what is this about slitting their throats? You should calm down, that's a bit too far. I mean scamming bad but murdering them isn't going to solve anyone's problems.
“Let go of her hand, Dave..” While half hiding in the sweatshirt. I’m dead. 😂
My grandma has been entered in the PCH sweepstakes for 18 years now. This is and has been a “free” lottery tailored to middle aged and elderly folk who don’t know better and have time to waste
You can put "free" in quotes but it's literally free. I've entered countless times and never paid a cent. Buying things is optional and is one way they generate revenue for the prizes. It says everywhere that you don't have to buy anything to win. You don't even need to buy a stamp, you can enter online. PCH isn't a scam, even if you don't like it.
@@pagejames8754 Not everything is paid for in cash, sometimes you are the product. Nothing is truly free.
You are paying with your time lol
I've entered for shits in and giggles. Never paid anything.
Homie, did you SERIOUS put Sharpie on your Tounge for that Bit..! 😂
If not, I need to know Prop that is because I want one..! 🤣
This has severe „SNL extreme home makeover“ energy
I tried out PCH one time because I didn't think it was real... They would advertise a prize for completing games, but the app would magically crash right before you 'd complete the last one in order to win. It did this with every single game, and you could not do anything within the app until the whole thing would reset the next day, causing you to restart your progress. And the ads are insane just like you said Scott. PCH is truly a scam...
If I enjoy a creator or their content, I’ll throw in a comment, but I could understand why spam commenting would bring in a few dislikes.
🌈moderation🌈
The balance of life
@@ScottCramer oh, dang.
@@OneTopic I would apply the moderation thing to emoji usage
OT continuing to prove he has mostly good taste.
Mostly.
@@OneTopic OMG ONE TOPIC! I SEE YOU EVERYWHERE NOW! Just know I love your content so much and thank you!
Edit: You literally just posted xd
LMAO Richard's face was like guys, i have neighbors, please be quiet haha
I can't tell if licking the marker was intentional or a genuine accident, but either way I commend you for committing to the bit.
Back before the internet you had to do everything you did in the video, except on paper. The entry form was like taking the SAT. Then, after a few days, your mailbox would be flooded with confirmations and offers. Not your email mail box, but your actual, physical mailbox. Unsubscribing was like filing to legally change your name... in fact... legally changing your name was easier.
At least that's what a friend told me... I wouldn't know first hand... ya know?
Great video Scott! I found you through the disstrack video you did with Mista GG. Funny stuff. Keep the content coming!
The moment I saw Steve Harvey, I knew something shady was afoot.
PCH itself isn’t actually too shady in terms of actually giving out money. The prizes are legit and I’ve personally spoken to winners and I’ve seen the inner working of the system since I worked for them. They do have aggressive marketing practices though. But there are ALOT of scams that target elderly people impersonating PCH. I’ve spoken to many victims who’ve fallen for those scams. Sad thing is all we can do is collect their information and forward it to the FTC. But these scams are typically all run overseas and not much can be done to track them down as with many other scams like tech support ones.
The bit where you literally drew on your tongue was _chefs kiss_
Scott has that good ol' Midwestern boy who never really left his county besides the occasionally FL or AZ trip. It's so pure, I love it
The comedy in this video was your funniest yet! I loved the editing and comedic timing. You've been on a roll lately!
i feel like "CRAMER ALERT" should be on some merch or at least used as hashtags...
“You might see an Ad now”
*laughs in premium*
They always pick someone who they think is someone who will only have a very short period for the "$5k a week for life".....never see anyone younger then 70
This is, by far, my favourite video of Scott's.
This reminds me of the SNL sketch where Kristen Wiig is portraying one of these presenters and she’s trying to get Emma Stone’s character hyped over the fact that she won a home makeover and she couldn’t care less lol
Gotta say this one is my favorite video from you so far. You edited well to display how frustrating and shady Publishers Clearning is while still being comdeic! Thanks, man! I needed a good laugh today!
It’s basically a sign up sheet to get spam calls
7:19 I know what Scott was going for but seeing the black line on his tongue after licking the sharpie had me CACKLING ahahahaha
I literally screamed "SCOTT NO" when you licked the sharpie omfg
PCH has the same website design of all the websites I went to as a 10 year old trying to get a free iPod shuffle. But now instead of trying to sell you magazine subscriptions it’s just a bunch of miscellaneous stuff you’d find in one aisle of your local K-Mart.
Scott licked a sharpie for our entertainment. I think that deserves a like, a sub, and clicking that bell icon.
Im halfway through and Im crying at how cute the videos surprising them are 🥺
“Like right now you might see one”
*Laughs in youtube premium*
LMAO I LOVE HOW AT THE END IT CUTS THE SONG OFF AT “I would’ve bought my girl” LMAOO
The clip of Pamela winning a million dollars is so quiet because the snow absorbs all the sound, but they could be a bit more energetic lol
I dig that you said “I’ll take it!” When talking about taxes being taken out of prizes. I hate when people dump on prize money because “like, most of it goes to the government.”
ITS STILL MONEY YOU DIDNT HAVE THE DAY BEFORE
Spot-on Jimmy Fallon impression, almost thought you'd hired him for this video.
15:05 onwards of Scott starting to lose his mind is my new favorite moment of his videos