Fake contests are a prevalent form of mail fraud. You get a notice saying you have won a "free" trip, a TV, or even a car. To redeem your prize, you should send "X" number of dollars or bring the money to a certain place. In reality, prizes frequently do not exist, or if they do, only a very small number of them will be awarded. Watch out for prizes that you have to pay for. Also, carefully examine any letters that look official or urgent.
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Fake contests are a prevalent form of mail fraud. You get a notice saying you have won a "free" trip, a TV, or even a car. To redeem your prize, you should send "X" number of dollars or bring the money to a certain place. In reality, prizes frequently do not exist, or if they do, only a very small number of them will be awarded. Watch out for prizes that you have to pay for. Also, carefully examine any letters that look official or urgent.