In order to be eligible to claim the prize, businesses are asked to purchase several hundred dollars in advertising specialty products, such as pens, mugs, key chains, hats or other promotional items with the company's name on them. After agreeing to pay for a COD package containing a few dollars worth of junk, the prize arrives. Its value never exceeds the money paid. One scam that has been around for years involves an offer for a boat. However, it ends up being an inflatable plastic raft, approximately 8 to 10 feet in length, with a small, hand held battery-operated trolling motor.
Some prize offers look like official girt certificates, bordered in gold.
Others look like important official correspondence complete with validation number, or like a telegram or something important in an express delivery mail pouch. Protect Your Business Law enforcement action against these firms is very difficult. Experience shows that these companies rarely answer or adjust complaints and are hard to find once the problems are reported. Check them out before agreeing to become part of their advertising promotional campaign. Call local suppliers to compare prizes and quality.