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Reader Stories: Read Examples of Sweepstakes Scams or Share Your Sweepstakes Scam Examples

Have you ever received a sweepstakes scam or a lottery scam? If so, help other About.com readers avoid these dangerous frauds by sharing the details of your experience and your tips for knowing the difference between legitimate sweepstakes wins and scams.

If you've received more than one sweepstakes scam, submit a separate story for each one. The more examples you can provide, the easier it will be for other readers to see whether their win notice is real.

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Summarize the Sweepstakes Scam*

Write a brief description of the sweepstakes scam, including the company named in the scam (PCH, Heineken).

More Details about the Sweepstakes Scam*

Include how you received the scam (by phone, letter, email), what was written/said, the email's subject/sender, etc.

Tips and Tricks*

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How did you recognize that the win notification you received was a scam? What tips can you give other readers?

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