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4/20/2015
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Absolute scam, no doubt about it. Any fees would be taken out of winnings, and any taxes would be owed by you directly. And if it's something that you never entered, that's just all the more evidence that it's a scam.
If they call again, let them know that you're not going to fall prey to the scam.
Here's the BBB page for "American Sweepstakes Network", which gives it an F: http://www.bbb.org/southern-nevada/business-reviews/sweepstakes/american-sweepstakes-network-in-las-vegas-nv-75480
Do not give any money to them, as you will never see any of that money back.
Hope that clears things up a bit. If you have any other questions, please let me know. If not, and you have not yet, please rate my answer AND press the "submit" button, if applicable. Please note that I don't get any credit for my answer unless and until you rate it a 3, 4, 5 (good or better). Thank you, ***** ***** luck to you!
Absolute scam, no doubt about it. Any fees would be taken out of winnings, and any taxes would be owed by you directly. And if it's something that you never entered, that's just all the more evidence that it's a scam.
If they call again, let them know that you're not going to fall prey to the scam.
Here's the BBB page for "American Sweepstakes Network", which gives it an F: http://www.bbb.org/southern-nevada/business-reviews/sweepstakes/american-sweepstakes-network-in-las-vegas-nv-75480
Do not give any money to them, as you will never see any of that money back.
Hope that clears things up a bit. If you have any other questions, please let me know. If not, and you have not yet, please rate my answer AND press the "submit" button, if applicable. Please note that I don't get any credit for my answer unless and until you rate it a 3, 4, 5 (good or better). Thank you, ***** ***** luck to you!
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