Publishers Clearing House shows up at your door with a camera crew, not mails you a letter saying "Pay Me" processing fees of winnings,
As for Catching these thieves, all you have is a false name, address and fake "Award"
Not a chance, you MUST be aware BEFORE you whip out your Visa card, Now?
Gee tough. Ignorance is expensive. Send a report to the FBI, but don't expect any results, these cons are good at hiding.