Sweepstake legislation in California
Consumer authorities are in agreement that deceptive practices relating to sweepstakes are very common. Finding that the current methods of disclosure were inadequate and created misunderstandings,...
Contest Definition
A contest requires talent and skills (rather than pure chance) in order to win the prize, and is conditioned wholly or partly on a payment of some value. However, chance may play a part. For example, guessing...
Phony Sweepstakes
AG Reilly issued the letters to Massachusetts consumers who sent personal information, and in some cases, money responding to a mailing advertising a phony sweepstakes or promotion. The letters, sent...
Publishers Clearing House Sweepstake
The $5,000 a week for life sweepstake finishes on 28th February 2007. Residents of the US, Canada (except Quebec) and the UK are eligible to participate. US residents can enter on line by going to the...
Lottery scam couple forced to remortgage
A COUPLE left penniless after falling foul of a Spanish lottery sweepstake scam have been forced to remortgage their Leeds home to pay off their debts. Consumerwatch reported how the couple, who have asked...
$100,000 Sweepstake For Registered Job Seekers
GettingHired, LLC announces a $100,000 sweepstake for job seekers that register on the GettingHired.com job board Thomas Triumph, GettingHired, LLC Senior Vice President of Marketing states, "GettingHired...
Watch for fake checks
Be on the look out for sweepstake winnings notices in your mail.Citizens in Andalusia have reported receiving letters from the "The Winners Management and Payment Centre" and checks from an AEDC Federal...
World Cup sweep kit
YOU could win a few quid at work, home or down the boozer with The Sun Online's World Cup sweepstake.Our free print and play kit comes with all the info you need to organise your own draw.And it has been...
Psychic and Astrology Scams
I have included this article because many people who start entering free sweepstakes, especially online, start receiving unsolicited mail, both normal mail and e-mail, tempting them to send money in order...
Sweepstakes Advice
When taking part in any sweepstakes, in order to avoid fraud, one must be familiar with all the rules and regulations of any given contest. Know how to differentiate between sweepstakes and other promotional...
Warning issued over lottery scam
A SPANISH lottery scam has landed in Blackpool, police warned today. The resort's police have been tracking con-artists who pose as workers for the Euro Millions Lottery before trying to trick hundreds...
11 Ways to Get a Free Xbox 360
Millions of gamers are looking forward to the launch of Microsoft's brand new Xbox 360 this holiday season, and many of those have already begun scraping some $399 together for the hyped Premium Edition...
May Superman Premiere Email Sweepstakes
SWEEPSTAKES: Pepsi X-tras May Superman Premiere Exclusive Online Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) starts May 1, 2006 at 11:00am ET and ends May 25, 2006 at 11:00am ET To be eligible to enter, you must be...
Follow the Cup from home
You may not be going to the World Cup in Germany next month, but you can still enjoy the sweepstake action from your computer: watch match highlights; follow Wayne Rooneys progress as his metatarsal...
‘Live Fast’ Sweepstakes
Fans can follow all of the action of the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford through a television package that includes broadcasts on CBS Sports, NBC and SPEED in 2006, as the...
International lottery scam
Some Wilmington residents have fallen victim to an international scam. Police detectives say at least three residents have lost thousands of dollars after buying into a scam letter that arrived in the...
Cash Sweepstakes
A cash sweepstakes is exactly as it says, the opportunity to win cash. Winnings may be millions of dollars or one single penny. It all depends on your luck. Besides luck, the only way you're going to win...
Desperately Seeking Eva Longoria's Dress
Divavillage.com and Promgirl.com join fashion forces to bring you the Oscar De La Renta inspired Eva Longoria dress. Amongst many more exclusive items that will be given away on Divavillage.com. (PRWEB)...
Before you Enter a Sweepstake
Read the entry rules carefully. You may be disqualified if you dont follow them exactly. Be cautious of the wording of sweepstakes letters, which often give you the impression that youve already won...
Turf Tracker Delivered to Sweepstakes Winner
Rob Vegter, owner of Green and Clean Lawn Services in Morrison, Ill., was recently visited by Tad Grubbs, National Sales Director for C&S Turf Care Equipment as Grubbs presented the keys to the Turf Tracker...
Free Birthday E-Card and Free Birthday E-Cards
A free birthday ecard can be looked at throughout many different sights all over the Internet. Free birthday ecards are one of the best ways to keep in touch with people who are having a birthday far away....
MasterCard offers 500-flight prize in sweepstake
MasterCard Worldwide's new consumer promotion, MasterCard Win 500 Flights Sweepstakes, offers cardholders the opportunity to win a grand prize of 500 round-trip airline tickets to any destination in...
How to get free stuff from the Internet!
Have you ever wondered how many free things you can get from the Internet? If you take a step back and looked at the situation you will realise that you can get thousands of free stuff from the Internet....
Free Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes differ from other promotions like the lottery, skill contests or other premium offers in that sweepstakes are free purchase or entry fee is necessary to enter. All you need to do is register...
Lottery Scam Uses FBI Name to Collect Money
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last month was made aware of an email scam in which victims receive emails that name drop different major organizations, including Microsoft, Scotland Yard, and...
All About Sweepstakes – The Basics
Sweepstakes are very popular in the United States, UK, and other countries. They are essentially lotteries which are free to enter. In the UK, they are usually called prize draws. Sweepstakes Prizes The...
Scam artists working
A group involved in a fraudulent sweepstake scam could be working its way through the city of Dixon, according to the Dixon Police Department. The group called "Allianz" or "The International Australian...
Hospice cashing in on cup fever
THE World Cup is now just around the corner and sweepstake bets are on as to who will lift the trophy. The Peace Hospice, which serves the Potters Bar area, has set up a sweepstake game to capitalise on...
Vacation Sweepstakes
If you're planning a vacation, why not try winning one by entering a vacation sweepstakes? You could be eligible to win a trip for you and your loved ones to your favorite holiday spot and share the experience...
Free Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes differ from other promotions like the lottery, skill contests or other premium offers in that sweepstakes are free purchase or entry fee is necessary to enter. All you need to do is register...
MSN Search and Win sweepstake
Check out this cool contest that I found on MSN Search called 'Search and Win'! It's super simple, here's how it works: every time you search, you have a chance to win a bunch of cool prizes related to...
Huge Free Exposure With a Sweepstakes
Huge Free Exposure With a Sweepstakes Offering potential customers a chance to win a prize, gives them a powerful incentive to visit a site. Create a non-cash prize, aiming to fulfill their true passion...
Sweepstake scam - Police warning
April 26, 2006 State police issued an alert Tuesday warning residents throughout Hampton Roads to beware of sweepstake and lottery scams.The scam involves letters notifying recipients that they have won...
Are Home Improvement Sweepstakes For Real?
Have you heard about something like "home improvement sweepstake"? Well, home improvement sweepstakes are real! They are indeed like competitions which are managed by many large electrical stores and mortgage...
AutoMart.com Announces CAR Giveaway Winner!
(Norfolk, VA) December 12th 2005 - AutoMart.com™ recently sponsored a Drive Away, Give Away Sweepstakes in honor of their one-year anniversary of superior online service. The giveaway would award a brand-new...
Home Sweepstake
Planning on renovating your home or buying new furniture? Before you spend thousands of dollars, try your luck at "home" sweepstakes. Home sweepstakes give you the opportunity to win complete home renovations,...
Sweepstake scam targets elderly
The Muskogee Police Department is alerting citizens about a sweepstakes and lottery scam that mostly targets the elderly. Officer Brad Holt said those targeted by the scam have received a letter and ...
Sweepstakes Promote and Advertise your Website
Provide a free contest or sweepstake at your web site. It's a fact, people like to win things. If you can fulfill that need, people will visit. You can also attract them to revisit by holding one every...
2:40am
The best things in life really are free!!!Who ever said you couldn't get something for nothing sure was wrong. My husband likes to call me the "Freebie Queen" because one of my all time favorite hobbies...
How to Win Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes are random drawings for attractive prizes sponsored by different organizations to grab attention to their goods. One does not need to purchase anything for entering a sweepstakes despite the...
Mystery Shopping and Get Paid To Shop Sites
Are they are really genuine? Well, if you are in need of some part time work, becoming a mystery shopper may well be the answer! With flexible short hours and good pay, a mystery shopping job offers a...
BEST COUPONS ON COUPONMOUNTAIN
Coupon Mountain is your one-stop shop for online coupons, offering you significant savings on the products and services that you use every day. As the premier online coupon clearinghouse, Coupon Mountain...
Why Companies Sponsor Contests or Sweepstakes
The purpose of contests and sweepstakes is to increase sales or consumer awareness about a particular product or service the company is selling. The prizes are merely incentives for consumers to buy...
Check in mail too good to be true
The letter had all the earmarks of a sweepstake scam except one: There doesn't seem to be a catch. Last week a Paterson woman received a letter from the Bank of Montreal, along with a check for $4,700,...
The Xbox.com E3 Sweepstakes
Ever wanted to go the most anticipated gaming event of the year but couldnt because your not a game developer or apart of the media? Xbox.com has answered your call with their latest Sweepstakes to...
Where Can I Get My Freebies?
Where Can I Get My Freebies?
by: William R. Nabaza of http://www.Nabaza.com
I've started out my online business since 1993 giving away freebies. Can you believe that? For I capitalized on the most needed...
Where to Find Contests and Sweepstakes
People often wonder... How do some people come across or find so many contests to enter? Here's some answers in how to find these seemingly elusive contests and sweepstakes. Shopping - Grocery and Drug...
Sweepstake or Lottery scam warning
St Helens Council's Trading Standards Service is warning residents to be on their guard about a misleading sweepstake mail drop that is being delivered across the Borough. The letters gives residents...
Home Improvement Sweepstakes
A home improvement sweepstake is like a competition. Many large electrical stores and mortgage companies offer these kinds of sweepstakes where the most typical prize is a home improvement or new home...
What is the Omnipresent Sweepstakes?
I got a call today from this place saying they were the Omnipresent Sweepstakes and since I'm a preferred member of a credit card I got entered and for being entered I got these automatic perks. They...
Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes are promotions where prizes are given away for free. They differ from a lottery or most contests because you are not required to purchase anything to enter. However, you are required to fill...
Actual Free Stuff, Just The Best Internet Freebies
isjustfree.com offers The Best Internet Freebies daily in order to provide you the best possible bargains and Actual Free Stuff, although this section is only showing a small part of all our categories...
Sweepstakes Definition
In California a sweepstake is defined as a game of chance requiring no purchase or any other payment in order to participate in the game. The fact that you do not have to pay anything to be eligible for...
Free Satellite TV deals -- Myth or for Real?
Free satellite TV is the biggest myths on the internet, is this statement true?I would say it's true if you DON'T understand correctly the word 'FREE' in this offer!Free satellite TV doesn't mean you can...
Online Sweepstakes
Companies make sweepstakes available to consumers by three means: direct mail, telephone and the ever growing in popularity online method. Online sweepstakes are big business and give away billions of...
Fundraising going like clockwork
TIME is being turned into money by villagers at Great Wishford in a bid to fund repairs to their church clock. The enterprising fundraisers are running a sweepstake, in which they are selling off the...
Sweepstake win scam with address in Boise, Idaho
The Better Business Bureau of Akron has issued a warning about a sweepstake win scam with a P.O. box in Boise, Idaho. The Boise Better Business Bureau has been inundated with callers thinking they have...
Scams or Unfair Sweepstakes - Where to Get Help
These examples are from California, but similar organisations exist almost everywhere in the world, to help people who have suffered from a sweepstake scam. Your Local District Attorney. Look in the county...
Sweepstake - Chronicles of Narnia HUGE Sweepstake
We were asked very nicely by Disney to share a new online sweepstake contest with you for the Chronicles of Narnia. The sweepstake's Grand prize is an exact replica of the wardrobe they go to narnia through,...
"When is Free not REALLY Free?"
"When is Free not REALLY Free?" copyright 2001-02 John EvansWe all like to get something for free. Whether it's free software, free advertising, free ebooks, or free coupons, they're fun to get. But when...
Sweepstake Laws in Connecticut
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal sent cease and desist letters to more than 100 direct mail promoters, directing them to halt sweepstake solicitation of Connecticut consumers until they comply with...
Senior Scam Alert #3, Prize and Sweepstakes Scams!
Welcome to the Senior Scam Alert, a column designed to inform seniors of scams and cons that are regularly committed against them. Seniors are victims of cons more often than any other age group. Seniors...
Sweepstakes and Identity Theft
the Attorney General's Office has a Consumer Protection Section that offers free, informal mediation in consumer transaction disputes. Consumer transactions range from everyday goods and services, such...
Sweepstake wins - how do I know if I won?
I have recently been entering a lot of sweepstakes, and get a ton of e-mail saying I've won. How do I know whats true? I've only entered Big Name Companys sweepstakes, ie: Bounce,Subway,HGTV,Kleenex etc....
Sweepstakes Advice
When taking part in any sweepstakes, in order to avoid fraud, one must be familiar with all the rules and regulations of any given contest. Know how to differentiate between sweepstakes and other promotional...
Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes are promotions where prizes are given away for free. They differ from a lottery or most contests because you are not required to purchase anything to enter. However, you are required to fill...
Lottery Definition
A lottery is a plan or scheme for disposing of a prize (money or something of value) predominantly by chance to people who have paid something of value for the opportunity of getting the prize. Except...
Play Free Online Casino Game
Play Free Online Casino Game Are you a newcomer to online casinos? Have you ever wondered why the world of gambling is so enthralling? You don't need a fortune to find out - in fact, you don't need any...
Car Sweepstakes
What is more exciting than entering sweepstakes to win a brand new car? The opportunity to win the car of your dreams to impress your guy/girl or to make your neighbors jealous is merely a registration...
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