Legal Question in Business Law in California

Sweepstake contest

Do I have to pay courier fee of

$390 in order to pick up my winnings of $495000.


Asked on 6/18/09, 12:48 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

Jerold M. Gorski Law Offices of Jerold M. Gorski

Re: Sweepstake contest

I would need more information to answer, including, among other things, what the sweepstake contest rules provide. I also do estate planning, so feel free to call me. And congratulations.

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Answered on 6/18/09, 12:56 pm
Adam Telanoff Telanoff & Telanoff

Re: Sweepstake contest

Well, it certainly is a long way from Ireland, or Nigeria, or wherever it is you won the sweepstakes that you never entered.

At least you checked here first. This is an internet scam.

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Answered on 6/18/09, 12:56 pm
Jerold M. Gorski Law Offices of Jerold M. Gorski

Re: Sweepstake contest

I did not recognize that you were referring to an email notification. Mr. Telanoff is absolutely correct: the "you give us money first then you'll get 10x or 1000x back" is an old scam. Moreover, you cannot win a sweepstakes you never entered.

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Answered on 6/18/09, 1:50 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Sweepstake contest

Only if you want this scam artist to have your $395. There are no 'winnings' on a 'contest' you never entered. Come on! Well, at least you asked someone before paying and losing your money.

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Answered on 6/18/09, 1:57 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Sweepstake contest

I agree with the others. This is almost certainly a scam.

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Answered on 6/18/09, 2:53 pm


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