Beware Of Fraudulent Prize Letters

Reply #8

konane — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:20:58 GMT

Congratulations on your prize pack! And no on a legitimate win from a reputable sponsor you do not have to pay for shipping or any other fee, other than being responsible for taxes on it.

Excerpt from the Direct Marketers Association website.

........More on Sweepstakes:

* A sweepstakes is a game of chance one plays voluntarily and for which one is not required to pay anything to enter in order to win a prize.

* Sweepstakes mailings must disclose:

1. That a purchase is not nec... [ More ]

Reply #7

Kidzmom — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:14:12 GMT

Thanks for this information, I didn't know about that site. When I got an email from NC lottery telling me that I had won a Carolina Hurricanes prize pack, I called the NC lottery and found out that it was a valid email. It came from a NC lottery survey I filled out on the Pick 3. The merchandise arrived in 3 weeks, I didn't have to pay a shipping fee (The gaming company did that) and let me say that it is quality merchandise that I would have spent hundreds of dollars for if brought separately.... [ More ]

Reply #6

TheGameGrl — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:19:01 GMT

On a side note, there are fees. Its called Uncle Sam. He is always 1/3 partner for winners. I'd like to see his claim form though. And if he is a silent partner I want to claim him on my tax exemption form and send him a 1099 for looting from my overall winnings!

(this message is for humor only, not to be confused with those that take the games and rules seriously

Reply #5

Todd — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:04:32 GMT

If someone asks you if an e-mail or letter is real, just tell them to go to www.usamega.com/lottery-scams.asp.

Reply #4

time*treat — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:52:52 GMT

You know, when you drop little phrases out of the statement, it materially changes the meaning. I haven't decided yet if you do this on purpose. I specifically said people who didn't play, and I said less effective .

Reply #3

justxploring — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:01:17 GMT

We've gotten the same type of warnings in FL. It's always best to check your tickets and your numbers on Lottery Post first!

Time*treat, what makes you think the people who fall for scams are dishonest? Someone who plays might get confused and fall for a scam.

Reply #2

bootleg233 — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:55:13 GMT

Oh soooo true........

Reply #1

time*treat — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:25:08 GMT

Someone who knows they didn't play Powerball would also know that there is no way they could have won a prize and would not try to cash the check. But then this particular scam is less effective on honest people.

Beware Of Fraudulent Prize Letters

bootleg233 — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:30:58 GMT

From The Tn Lottery website.......Can you believe some people would think they have to PAY FEES for something they won!!!!! Sad Sad World

NASHVILLE Tennesseans are asked to beware of letters suggesting they have won a prize in the popular lottery game Powerball. Several Tennessee residents have reported receiving such letters, which also include a request for the recipient to use an enclosed check to pay fees to claim their winnings.

The Tennessee Lottery never requires fees to claim a pri... [ More ]