For years the friendly faces at Publishers Clearing House have been giving consumers hope that they’ve won or are about to win a fabulous prize. But does the company mislead consumers with deceptive sweepstakes promotions? In some instances, yes, a new report has found. A Senate Special Committee on Aging investigation [PDF] found numerous examples of how Publishers Clearing House solicitations appear to “push the limits” of federal law and settlement agreements reached with state Attorneys Generals over the last 20 years. “I’m all for folks winning prizes but it concerns me when seniors still report they’re being misled by Publishers Clearing House,” said Sen.