Publix Fraud Protection

Q: I received a check that appears to be from Publix, and the letter that came with it says I won a lottery or was chosen to be a mystery shopper. Is this a genuine check?

A: No. Publix Super Markets is aware of several consumer check-cashing and wire transfer scams. If you have received any unsolicited communication that includes a check that appears to be from Publix, or instructions to wire money pertaining to an alleged Publix-sponsored lottery or promotion, please contact our Publix Consumer Relations Department at (800) 242-1227 or complete a Contact Us form on our website.

If you don't know why Publix would send a check to you, then don't cash or deposit the check.

You can help protect yourself from fraud by considering the following:

Never send money to a stranger using a money transfer service.
Beware of deals or opportunities that seem too good to be true.
Don't use money transfer services to pay for things like online auction purchases.
Never send money to pay for taxes or fees on foreign lottery winnings.