Complaint Review: Sweepstakes Clearinghouse

Beware! I recieved a notice, via U.S. mail, with an Urgent notice on the front of the envelope and a warning that 'anyone that interfered with delivery of the notice could be imprisoned for up to 5 years'. This warning on the outside of the envelope lead me to beleive that I had recieved some important imformation.

I opened the envelope and discovered it to be a notice that if I sent in $37.96 within thirteen days, I would recieve a television set. This payment could be made in 2 smaller payments. There was not a telephone number provided for Sweepstakes Clearinghouse but only an address in Dallas, TX.

Thank Goodness that a brief Internet search revealed several websites which reflected scams across the U.S. regarding Sweepstakes Clearinghouse.

One of the websites provided a toll-free telephone number. On behalf of Sweepstakes Clearinghouse, after contacting the number, I spoke with a representative who requested an authorization number provided on the notice. I was then informed that if sending in the payment, I would recieve a 5 1/2" black/white television. Thanks, but no thanks!

Leigh
Box Springs, Georgia
U.S.A.