is this a scam or not?

loki1982

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I received this email

XXX Congratulations

The CARDS system has drawn your name to receive a prize in our sweepstakes.

xxx, you entered on xxx, from xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx IP address. Simply Click Here and click on "Redeem Prize" at the site and enter

your username is
your password is

For security you must click on the SUBMIT Button or it will not work.

You must claim your prize within 10 days, your prize will be placed back into the sweepstakes if not claimed within the 10 days time period.

Please read the "Frequent Asked Questions" which are found on the claim page. There are different prizes so there are different FAQs.

xxx, Again CONGRATULATIONS!


Then when you visit the site and type in the username/password it says

You and that Special Person HAVE WON
A 8 Night Mexico Getaway For Two!
[ See Below ]

Plus... Optional Benefits
Free Companion Airfare To Mexico!
Recreation Fun Discounts Theme PARKS!
$1000 in Restaurant Coupons!
$1000 Supermarket Magic!


Mexico Prize is NEW - Please Read Winner Comments of our other sweepstakes.

1. Once you claim, we will send you the Mexico registration form. When received, fillin your information, send the form to the address on the form. The Deluxe Hotel Accommodations will be registered in your name.

2. The fulfillment company will send you the Cancun and Puerto Vallarta reservation forms. They will track your Prize accommodations for up to one year, awaiting your travel dates to confirm your reservations.

3. Simply follow the instructions on your reservation request form to make your reservations. When confirmed, complete your travel plans and have a great vacation. You can use them together or for 2 seperate vacations.




One thing is, they dont have a number or a contact us link on the site. Otherwise I would call and try and verify.
 
I usually avoid trip contests unless they are from a big sponser or local tourism to my area (where I could drive). I think they are probably a lot of time share things out there.
 
These scam notifications don't come from any sweepstakes. There are maybe only one or two occasional sweepstakes that run a legitimate sweepstakes but call for a time-share opportunity/presentation, but it's stated on the entry page that you may receive a call.
 
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