Comments on: Awards Verification Center aka Silverleaf Resorts aka - that blue postcard in the mail! http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:01:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6-bleeding By: G Mo Bos http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/#comment-106848 G Mo Bos Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:02:23 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-106848 My husband and I received the postcard and figured we would go and check out their presentation in Lee, MA. We knew it was a scam, but we were going to the outlets and figured we'd see if the vacations were real. The sales presentation was high pressure, just as most have described. The sales guy seemed nice enough, but he wasn't very bright. At one point, he mentioned that he lived in Pittsfield, a few miles away from the resort and at another point in the conversation mentioned that he was an owner. I asked him why he bought a timeshare so close to home and he stuttered and stumbled over his words, eventually spitting out the "fact" that he lived elsewhere when he bought it. He also showed us some photos of his last trip to Hawaii. He was hesitant to do so, but since he offered (probably thinking that we'd never actually ask to see them) we whipped them out and started going through them. Strangely enough, there were no photos of him or his "girlfriend" in the envelope. What's more, the photos were so badly pixelated, it was obvious that the images were ripped from the internet and certainly weren't real. When it came time to talk about the pricing, he kept mentioning all of the "construction" that was going on, which we thought was a little odd, considering that we didn't see ANYTHING to indicate that this was the case. He then went into a huge sales pitch about how, today only, they could offer "pre-construction" pricing! When the sales manager came over, things just even more ludicrous. At one point, he told me that the rooms at the resort retailed for $500/night and that, as a sole proprietor, I could reserve a room for a free stay, and write off the retail value of the room. He suggested that 10 free stays at $500 per night would give me a $5,000 tax deduction which would pay for the cost of the timeshare!!! I told him that the timeshare wouldn't be of any use if I WERE IN PRISON ON TAX EVASION CHARGES! This company is nothing but a bunch of opportunists who prey on people who can't see that they are being sold a bill of goods. The resort itself was mediocre at best and I sincerely doubt that any of what they said is actually the truth. It was kind of fun for us to sit through the presentation, only because it was so outlandish, silly and obviously a scam. It gave us a good laugh!! My husband and I received the postcard and figured we would go and check out their presentation in Lee, MA. We knew it was a scam, but we were going to the outlets and figured we’d see if the vacations were real. The sales presentation was high pressure, just as most have described. The sales guy seemed nice enough, but he wasn’t very bright. At one point, he mentioned that he lived in Pittsfield, a few miles away from the resort and at another point in the conversation mentioned that he was an owner. I asked him why he bought a timeshare so close to home and he stuttered and stumbled over his words, eventually spitting out the “fact” that he lived elsewhere when he bought it. He also showed us some photos of his last trip to Hawaii. He was hesitant to do so, but since he offered (probably thinking that we’d never actually ask to see them) we whipped them out and started going through them. Strangely enough, there were no photos of him or his “girlfriend” in the envelope. What’s more, the photos were so badly pixelated, it was obvious that the images were ripped from the internet and certainly weren’t real. When it came time to talk about the pricing, he kept mentioning all of the “construction” that was going on, which we thought was a little odd, considering that we didn’t see ANYTHING to indicate that this was the case. He then went into a huge sales pitch about how, today only, they could offer “pre-construction” pricing! When the sales manager came over, things just even more ludicrous. At one point, he told me that the rooms at the resort retailed for $500/night and that, as a sole proprietor, I could reserve a room for a free stay, and write off the retail value of the room. He suggested that 10 free stays at $500 per night would give me a $5,000 tax deduction which would pay for the cost of the timeshare!!! I told him that the timeshare wouldn’t be of any use if I WERE IN PRISON ON TAX EVASION CHARGES!

This company is nothing but a bunch of opportunists who prey on people who can’t see that they are being sold a bill of goods. The resort itself was mediocre at best and I sincerely doubt that any of what they said is actually the truth. It was kind of fun for us to sit through the presentation, only because it was so outlandish, silly and obviously a scam. It gave us a good laugh!!

]]> By: April http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/#comment-106519 April Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:36:52 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-106519 I got a phone call from a lady on my cell phone asking to speak to Erica. I told her that she had the wrong number. She stated that I had entered a drawing in the local mall. I told her I didn't. Then she when on to say that she wanted to speak with the owner of this telephone number. I told I was the owner. Then she went on with how I had won one of these amazing prizes. She also told me that I would have to set in on meeting regarding on of the resorts and there is no obiligation to buy anything. Of course I fell for it and made an appointment to meet with them in a week. They gave me a contact number to call if I needed to reschedule. I decide to google the number the same day. I guess I want be driving away in a new car. Here is the email confirmation they sent. CONFIRMATION INVITATION EXPIRES ON: 1-800-238-9163 SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 12-163936387-4045192467 CONGRATULATIONS APRIL ! This letter shall serve as confirmation of your telephone conversation with our representative on FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008. You are GUARANTEED to receive one of the following awards: You will receive an Instant Gold card (entry form) and a Bonus Gift Certificate. Scratch off any five squares on your Instant Gold card. If you reveal five (5) Pots of Gold, you are the instant winner of a new MERCEDES BENZ M-Class, BMW X5 or PORSCHE Cayenne, value $49,000 or $40,000 CASH! Every game card contains five Pots of Gold within the 25 squares on the card. If you do not reveal the five Pots of Gold, compare the unique number printed on your game card to the Official Awards List at the resort to determine your exact award. Please see the enclosed gift certificate for your Guaranteed Bonus Gift. As you agreed, to receive one of the above listed awards and bonus gift, you must visit Apple Mountain Resort on THURSDAY, JULY 03, 2008 at 12:30 pm and complete the resort presentation. There is no obligation to buy or join anything to receive your guaranteed award and bonus gift. NRH-PNO NOTICE Official Rules: This is a nationwide marketing program with multiple locations throughout the United States and is invalid in any state where prohibited by law. We are delighted to provide anyone with a tour of our resort; however, only the individual(s) named herein are eligible to claim award items from this promotion. This promotion is designed to be of particular interest to persons who are between the ages of 25 and 70, with a minimum annual income of $45,000. You must present a written confirmed reservation in your name for a specific date and time. Due to the value of this promotion you must present two forms of identification, a valid driver's license and major credit card. You must complete a 90-minute timeshare sales presentation to be eligible and to receive your gift and award. Married couples must complete the presentation together. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other Silverleaf Resorts offer. Pets are not allowed on tour. Silverleaf Resorts owners, employees and their immediate families, groups of two or more affiliated couples and persons who have toured our facilities within the last six months are ineligible for this offer. Please see the expiration date at the top of this notice. Any offers may be valid only on the day of the actual visit. No purchase is necessary. A purchase will not improve the chances of winning. Upon your arrival, you will immediately receive a voucher redeemable at the conclusion of the presentation for an Instant Gold card usable to identify your award, which will also be your entry form. To be valid, you must scratch off any five squares in the presence of an authorized representative. If you reveal five (5) Pots of Gold, you are the instant winner of your choice of a new BMW X5, PORSCHE CAYENNE or MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS; value $49,000 (or $49,000 towards the purchase of the new vehicle of your choice current production models available in the continental US only) or $40,000 in CASH; odds: 1:53,130. Every Instant Gold card contains five Pots of Gold within the 25 squares on the card. If you do not reveal the five Pots of Gold, compare the unique number printed on your Instant Gold card to the Official Awards List at the resort to determine your exact prize. The Instant Gold card is void if more than five squares are revealed in whole or in part. The odds for this promotion are: 1) The new vehicle; verifiable retail value $49,000 or $40,000 cash; odds: 1:53,130; 2) $1,500 Shopping Spree to Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy's, Sears or Wal-Mart; verifiable retail value $1,500; odds: 10:53,130; 3) Exotic five-day, four-night Island Getaway to your choice of Aruba, Hawaii (Oahu or Maui), Jamaica or Puerto Rico; average verifiable retail value $806;odds: 53,099:53,130. Certain blackout dates apply for some destinations. Reservations are subject to availability and some restrictions may apply. Any applicable local, state or federal taxes are the responsibility of the recipient. Airfare, transportation, gratuities, meals and incidentals are not included with the exotic five-day, four-night Island Getaway; 4) $500 Cash; odds: 20:53,130. Silverleaf Resorts guarantees the following minimum number of awards: (a) one (1) new vehicle; verifiable retail value $49,000 or $40,000 cash; odds: 1:53,130 (the winning participant must choose either a vehicle or the cash award); (b) ten (10) $1,500 Shopping Sprees to Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy's, Sears or Wal-Mart; verifiable retail value $1,500; odds: 10:53,130; and (c) twenty (20) $500 cash awards; odds: 20:53,130 (the minimum guarantee). The promotion starts on April 14, 2008. It ends when either 53,130 Instant Gold cards have been distributed, or the new vehicle; verifiable retail value $49,000 or $40,000 in cash; odds: 1:53,130, or ten (10) $1500 Shopping Sprees; odds: 10:53,130, or twenty (20) $500 cash prizes; odds: 20:53,130, have been awarded, or on April 13, 2009, whatever occurs earlier. No later than (60) sixty days after the promotion has ended, any unclaimed major awards to be awarded under the minimum guarantee for this promotion will be awarded through a random drawing from the names of participants. Odds of winning are determined by the ratio of the number of prizes not already awarded to the number of entrants. The drawing will take place at the office of the sponsor. All qualified participants receiving an Instant Gold card prior to the end of the contest will be included. Winners agree that their names and/or photographs may be used for future promotions without further compensation. Winners will be notified by phone or mail. The Bonus Gift Certificate is valid only if a 90-minute sales presentation at a Silverleaf resort has been completed before redemption. At the time of gifting you will be asked to choose from one of the three bonus gift options, approximate retail value $795. The Orlando or Las Vegas vacation voucher is redeemable for two round-trip airfares and two night's lodging. You must pay a fully refundable validation deposit of $50 per person within 120 days of receipt of the vacation voucher. The deposit will be refunded within two weeks and mailed together with a reservation request form, which allows up to one full year to select and complete travel. Flights depart midweek from major airports in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Hartford, Houston, Kansas City, New York, Philadelphia, San Antonio and St. Louis. Reservation requests require at least 90 days advance notice, no holidays or peak periods. Travelers must be 21 years old and are responsible for applicable local, state or federal taxes, transfers, meals, and incidental costs as well as tickets to any attractions. The Cruise vacation voucher is redeemable for a four-day cruise for two, departing from Miami, Los Angeles or Galveston. Voucher must be registered within 60 days and allows one full year to select and complete travel. Travelers must be 21 years old, have a valid passport and are responsible for applicable local, state or federal taxes, transfers and incidental costs as well as tickets to any attractions. Meals on-board are included but gratuities, meals and transportation to and from departure port are not included. Reservation requests require at least 60 days advance notice, no holidays or peak periods. Upgrades are available for length of stay and casino/hotel properties or cabin accommodations but upgrades are not required to redeem your travel voucher. This constitutes the sole and entire offer for the promotion and no other representations, oral or otherwise, will apply. THIS ADVERTISING MATERIAL IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING THE SALE OF TIMESHARE INTERESTS. This offer is sponsored by Silverleaf Resorts, Inc., 1221 River Bend, Suite 120, Dallas, Texas 75247. GA-4-08-IG13 + LV/ORL I got a phone call from a lady on my cell phone asking to speak to Erica. I told her that she had the wrong number. She stated that I had entered a drawing in the local mall. I told her I didn’t. Then she when on to say that she wanted to speak with the owner of this telephone number. I told I was the owner. Then she went on with how I had won one of these amazing prizes. She also told me that I would have to set in on meeting regarding on of the resorts and there is no obiligation to buy anything. Of course I fell for it and made an appointment to meet with them in a week. They gave me a contact number to call if I needed to reschedule.

I decide to google the number the same day.

I guess I want be driving away in a new car.

Here is the email confirmation they sent.
CONFIRMATION INVITATION EXPIRES ON: 1-800-238-9163
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 12-163936387-4045192467

CONGRATULATIONS APRIL !

This letter shall serve as confirmation of your telephone conversation with our representative on FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008. You are GUARANTEED to receive one of the following awards:

You will receive an Instant Gold card (entry form) and a Bonus Gift Certificate. Scratch off any five squares on your Instant Gold card. If you reveal five (5) Pots of Gold, you are the instant winner of a new MERCEDES BENZ M-Class, BMW X5 or PORSCHE Cayenne, value $49,000 or $40,000 CASH! Every game card contains five Pots of Gold within the 25 squares on the card. If you do not reveal the five Pots of Gold, compare the unique number printed on your game card to the Official Awards List at the resort to determine your exact award. Please see the enclosed gift certificate for your Guaranteed Bonus Gift.

As you agreed, to receive one of the above listed awards and bonus gift, you must visit Apple Mountain Resort on THURSDAY, JULY 03, 2008 at 12:30 pm and complete the resort presentation. There is no obligation to buy or join anything to receive your guaranteed award and bonus gift.

NRH-PNO

NOTICE
Official Rules: This is a nationwide marketing program with multiple locations throughout the United States and is invalid in any state where prohibited by law. We are delighted to provide anyone with a tour of our resort; however, only the individual(s) named herein are eligible to claim award items from this promotion. This promotion is designed to be of particular interest to persons who are between the ages of 25 and 70, with a minimum annual income of $45,000. You must present a written confirmed reservation in your name for a specific date and time. Due to the value of this promotion you must present two forms of identification, a valid driver’s license and major credit card. You must complete a 90-minute timeshare sales presentation to be eligible and to receive your gift and award. Married couples must complete the presentation together. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other Silverleaf Resorts offer. Pets are not allowed on tour. Silverleaf Resorts owners, employees and their immediate families, groups of two or more affiliated couples and persons who have toured our facilities within the last six months are ineligible for this offer. Please see the expiration date at the top of this notice. Any offers may be valid only on the day of the actual visit. No purchase is necessary. A purchase will not improve the chances of winning. Upon your arrival, you will immediately receive a voucher redeemable at the conclusion of the presentation for an Instant Gold card usable to identify your award, which will also be your entry form. To be valid, you must scratch off any five squares in the presence of an authorized representative. If you reveal five (5) Pots of Gold, you are the instant winner of your choice of a new BMW X5, PORSCHE CAYENNE or MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS; value $49,000 (or $49,000 towards the purchase of the new vehicle of your choice current production models available in the continental US only) or $40,000 in CASH; odds: 1:53,130. Every Instant Gold card contains five Pots of Gold within the 25 squares on the card. If you do not reveal the five Pots of Gold, compare the unique number printed on your Instant Gold card to the Official Awards List at the resort to determine your exact prize. The Instant Gold card is void if more than five squares are revealed in whole or in part. The odds for this promotion are: 1) The new vehicle; verifiable retail value $49,000 or $40,000 cash; odds: 1:53,130; 2) $1,500 Shopping Spree to Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Sears or Wal-Mart; verifiable retail value $1,500; odds: 10:53,130; 3) Exotic five-day, four-night Island Getaway to your choice of Aruba, Hawaii (Oahu or Maui), Jamaica or Puerto Rico; average verifiable retail value $806;odds: 53,099:53,130. Certain blackout dates apply for some destinations. Reservations are subject to availability and some restrictions may apply. Any applicable local, state or federal taxes are the responsibility of the recipient. Airfare, transportation, gratuities, meals and incidentals are not included with the exotic five-day, four-night Island Getaway; 4) $500 Cash; odds: 20:53,130. Silverleaf Resorts guarantees the following minimum number of awards: (a) one (1) new vehicle; verifiable retail value $49,000 or $40,000 cash; odds: 1:53,130 (the winning participant must choose either a vehicle or the cash award); (b) ten (10) $1,500 Shopping Sprees to Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Sears or Wal-Mart; verifiable retail value $1,500; odds: 10:53,130; and (c) twenty (20) $500 cash awards; odds: 20:53,130 (the minimum guarantee). The promotion starts on April 14, 2008. It ends when either 53,130 Instant Gold cards have been distributed, or the new vehicle; verifiable retail value $49,000 or $40,000 in cash; odds: 1:53,130, or ten (10) $1500 Shopping Sprees; odds: 10:53,130, or twenty (20) $500 cash prizes; odds: 20:53,130, have been awarded, or on April 13, 2009, whatever occurs earlier. No later than (60) sixty days after the promotion has ended, any unclaimed major awards to be awarded under the minimum guarantee for this promotion will be awarded through a random drawing from the names of participants. Odds of winning are determined by the ratio of the number of prizes not already awarded to the number of entrants. The drawing will take place at the office of the sponsor. All qualified participants receiving an Instant Gold card prior to the end of the contest will be included. Winners agree that their names and/or photographs may be used for future promotions without further compensation. Winners will be notified by phone or mail. The Bonus Gift Certificate is valid only if a 90-minute sales presentation at a Silverleaf resort has been completed before redemption. At the time of gifting you will be asked to choose from one of the three bonus gift options, approximate retail value $795. The Orlando or Las Vegas vacation voucher is redeemable for two round-trip airfares and two night’s lodging. You must pay a fully refundable validation deposit of $50 per person within 120 days of receipt of the vacation voucher. The deposit will be refunded within two weeks and mailed together with a reservation request form, which allows up to one full year to select and complete travel. Flights depart midweek from major airports in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Hartford, Houston, Kansas City, New York, Philadelphia, San Antonio and St. Louis. Reservation requests require at least 90 days advance notice, no holidays or peak periods. Travelers must be 21 years old and are responsible for applicable local, state or federal taxes, transfers, meals, and incidental costs as well as tickets to any attractions. The Cruise vacation voucher is redeemable for a four-day cruise for two, departing from Miami, Los Angeles or Galveston. Voucher must be registered within 60 days and allows one full year to select and complete travel. Travelers must be 21 years old, have a valid passport and are responsible for applicable local, state or federal taxes, transfers and incidental costs as well as tickets to any attractions. Meals on-board are included but gratuities, meals and transportation to and from departure port are not included. Reservation requests require at least 60 days advance notice, no holidays or peak periods. Upgrades are available for length of stay and casino/hotel properties or cabin accommodations but upgrades are not required to redeem your travel voucher. This constitutes the sole and entire offer for the promotion and no other representations, oral or otherwise, will apply. THIS ADVERTISING MATERIAL IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING THE SALE OF TIMESHARE INTERESTS. This offer is sponsored by Silverleaf Resorts, Inc., 1221 River Bend, Suite 120, Dallas, Texas 75247.
GA-4-08-IG13 + LV/ORL

]]> By: Mauricio & Isabel http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/#comment-106202 Mauricio & Isabel Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:25:12 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-106202 We are about to go to Massachusetts to claim our Mecedes Benz but at the end we found this webside. Thank you all for your experience. We are about to go to Massachusetts to claim our Mecedes Benz but at the end we found this webside. Thank you all for your experience.

]]> By: emmanuel http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/#comment-105543 emmanuel Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:06:02 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-105543 I recived these blue card in the mail and thought it was for real,just to find out from some of your exprience that those guys are not good. Thank you so much. I recived these blue card in the mail and thought it was for real,just to find out from some of your exprience that those guys are not good. Thank you so much.

]]> By: caseyc http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/#comment-101999 caseyc Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:12:10 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-101999 Here's my 'resort' story. My hubby and I decided that the worst thing that could happen is we'd leave the tour with a 'shiny new toaster oven' We didn't have one and decided to take the tour. Aside from our tour guide being an old high school buddy (now that was embarrassing - years later I realize he's the one who should have been embarrassed but alas I was young). Anyway, we did win a new toaster oven. (several hours later) I wouldn't call it shiny though, it was made of corrogated tin, a square box - no front, no back - with a weird heater element in it. I think they were making them themselves in the back room. I still laugh over that one. No matter what they say, don't bite! That room in Florida (no airfare or meals included) could be a dive you wouldn't allow your barn cat to stay in. Here’s my ‘resort’ story. My hubby and I decided that the worst thing that could happen is we’d leave the tour with a ’shiny new toaster oven’ We didn’t have one and decided to take the tour. Aside from our tour guide being an old high school buddy (now that was embarrassing - years later I realize he’s the one who should have been embarrassed but alas I was young). Anyway, we did win a new toaster oven. (several hours later) I wouldn’t call it shiny though, it was made of corrogated tin, a square box - no front, no back - with a weird heater element in it. I think they were making them themselves in the back room. I still laugh over that one. No matter what they say, don’t bite! That room in Florida (no airfare or meals included) could be a dive you wouldn’t allow your barn cat to stay in.

]]> By: Doug http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/#comment-101842 Doug Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:15:17 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-101842 Samething down to the T. It's a shame. people like this needs to be?????????????????????????, Samething down to the T. It’s a shame. people like this needs to be?????????????????????????,

]]> By: legend http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/#comment-101813 legend Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:27:39 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-101813 I have received this a while back and decided to check it out... After wasting couple of hrs with them I got out with $40 rest gift card and two trip vouchers... Needless to say trip vouchers found its way to garbage can while gc when to pot hole :P I have received this a while back and decided to check it out… After wasting couple of hrs with them I got out with $40 rest gift card and two trip vouchers… Needless to say trip vouchers found its way to garbage can while gc when to pot hole :P

]]> By: ED http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/#comment-101666 ED Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:39:14 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-101666 Got AVC AWARD LETTER also. No, momma did not raise no fool. But I like to have fun with this type of stupid market strategy. I am acting like am an interested wealthy Man. I am going to waist as much of their time as possible. "Time is money". I bite back! Got AVC AWARD LETTER also. No, momma did not raise no fool. But I like to have fun with this type of stupid market strategy. I am acting like am an interested wealthy Man. I am going to waist as much of their time as possible. “Time is money”. I bite back!

]]> By: not fooled http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/#comment-101314 not fooled Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:10:53 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-101314 i got a letter too. not impressed. everyone of us who got this letter should go out there and "picket" this business one saturday. picket signs should say things like "scam! don't buy!", "i was scammed", "susan murray is a whore".... you know.... statements that state the truth! i got a letter too. not impressed. everyone of us who got this letter should go out there and “picket” this business one saturday. picket signs should say things like “scam! don’t buy!”, “i was scammed”, “susan murray is a whore”…. you know…. statements that state the truth!

]]> By: ek http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/#comment-101011 ek Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:06:23 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-101011 Have to say that I'm glad I took the five minutes to google this today. I had gotten the post card and called on Saturday and HAD set an appointment for this Friday @ 2:30....you're welcome to take it if you want because I can GUARANTEE that I won't be there. I am usually the first person to go to the hoax sites and not believe anything I read but in this day and time, hearing that you're getting a $40 gas card and a $40 VISA card on top of the fact that you HAVE won (minimally) $500 and possibly a lot more (car, $40,000 or a $1,500 shopping spree) most people wouldn't turn it down. I feel stupid for having fallen for it. I'm just glad that I looked it up and I almost gave up when all I found was a trip advisor site with some positive feedback/reviews. Good gosh, I feel really bad for the people that feel for it and subsequently invested in such a property. I think I'll forward my little note to Susan Wornick at Channel 5...she is always interested in scam artists....good luck to those of you trying to get your money back. I had no intention of buying into a property but the cash sounded nice. Have to say that I’m glad I took the five minutes to google this today. I had gotten the post card and called on Saturday and HAD set an appointment for this Friday @ 2:30….you’re welcome to take it if you want because I can GUARANTEE that I won’t be there. I am usually the first person to go to the hoax sites and not believe anything I read but in this day and time, hearing that you’re getting a $40 gas card and a $40 VISA card on top of the fact that you HAVE won (minimally) $500 and possibly a lot more (car, $40,000 or a $1,500 shopping spree) most people wouldn’t turn it down. I feel stupid for having fallen for it. I’m just glad that I looked it up and I almost gave up when all I found was a trip advisor site with some positive feedback/reviews. Good gosh, I feel really bad for the people that feel for it and subsequently invested in such a property. I think I’ll forward my little note to Susan Wornick at Channel 5…she is always interested in scam artists….good luck to those of you trying to get your money back. I had no intention of buying into a property but the cash sounded nice.

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