The Fresh Start Sweepstakes - $ 1,000

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liszka623

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How do I know this is for real? This contest ended in Jan or Feb and I just got a letter now. My records show that I did enter it. They didn't ask for money, just for me to fill out an affidavit. They said I have to put my social security number on it for tax purposes. The sweep was run by Dollar General and Unilever, which are both big companies. The letter comes from Don Jagoda Associates. My internet searches make me think this might be for real. But I'm afraid to get excited just in case this is a scam. I've never won a big prize before. What do you all think?


Thank you all so much for your replies. I decided to go for it. I think my credit card company is going to be happy to be paid off . . . well, after that new pair of shoes, of course :)
 
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It sounds Legit. Sweepstakes companies are required to report prizes over $600 to the IRS. That's why they are asking for your ss #. They will also send you a 1099 form. Congratulations!
 
Sounds legit!!! I won a $5k cash late last year and had to complete an affi with my social and other info on it. i think it also came from the companies legal firm/dept - so that might be the sender of yours!!! Congrats!!!!
 
Did a google search on Don J. and they are a legitimate company that do the legal work for large company sweeps. Congratulations.
 
ITS real!!!! I would jump on it and how. Dollar General = Good company. Your records show you entered+ Don Jagoda is a Big prize distributing company. I feel 99% good about this.
 
liszka623 CONGRATS!!!

I remember that one because it was limited to just 38 states, and I had high hopes - it's wonderful to see another fellow SA'er did win - janlbeebo posted a 1st prize win!!!:

DollarGeneral - Fresh Start Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes Prizes: Grand Prize (1): A $50,000 USD check, made payable to the winner. First Prize (2): A $10,000 USD check, made payable to the winner. Second Prize (10): A $1,000 USD check, made payable to winner. Limit one (1) Sweepstakes Prize per person. Instant Win Prize (3,300 total, 100 per day): A $10 Dollar General® gift card
Restrictions : 18+(48) US Exc D.C., ID, ME, MT, ND, OR, RI, WA and WY | Hits : 26669 | Added : 12-27-12 | Expired : 01-27-2013 | Rules

Entry Category : Instant Win
 
fyi, for future "wins" - if none of these are true, it's legit:

amyshulk said:
Sweepstakes Scams - Warning Signs of Sweepstakes Scams

1. You Need to Pay to Receive the Prize
2. You Don't Recognize the Sweepstake
3. You Receive a Large Check with your Notification
4. You Are Asked to Wire Money
5. You Are Pressured to Act in a Hurry
6. You Need to Provide Bank or Credit Card Info to Receive Your Prize
7. The Win is From a Lottery
8. The Win is From a Foreign Lottery
9. The Notification is From a Government Organization
10. The Notification is Sent Via Bulk Mail

Read the article for more info :wave:
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CONGRATULATIONS on your win! I know it seems like the sweeps was way too long ago, but it usually does take months for most sweeps to award prizes. Sometimes you are notified weeks before you ever see it. :)
 
This ounds legit. I would take a chance, and make copies of all that you do. Congrats! I hope that g-d lets me win too.
 
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