Con artists have gone so far as to counterfeit the logos, pictures and techniques of other high-profile sweepstakes that advertise extensively on television. They may go to the expense of sending you a notice, by special delivery indicating you've won one of the big prizes. Probably not, and if it does, the trip will include a high-pressure sales pitch, along with assorted other headaches. A more recent innovation has promoters using respected names in the travel industry on their questionable certificates. It may seem to add credence to their claims, however, the deals are still controversial.
Most certificates are nothing more than deceptively designed brochures or reservation forms.
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