The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) Monthly National Scam Advice Forum

The topic for February is “Prize and Sweepstakes Scams”.

Our speaker will discuss frauds that claim the victim is the winner of a prize or sweepstakes. Newer data shows that these disproportionately affect older consumers. In addition, these are often ongoing frauds with continuing requests for more money. The scammers are often operating from Jamaica, and frequently impersonate PCH. This forum will be recorded. 

SPEAKER:

Chris Irving is the Vice President of Consumer and Legal Affairs for Publishers Clearing House (PCH), headquartered in Jericho, New York. In this role, he spearheads the company's anti-scam initiatives, focusing on educating consumers and collaborating with law enforcement to address lottery and sweepstakes imposter scams that misuse the PCH name, as well as the names of other entities. His responsibilities include providing testimony and documentation to support criminal cases where the PCH name has been exploited to defraud individuals.