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usually some form oftreasure chest or a sewing machine. The promoter uses these false contest letters and offers of prizes to induce such sales.

Although all of these promotions require the recipient to pay a registration fee before he receives any prize, there are different deceptive practices associated with the varying kinds of prizes that are offered.

In a typical case, a citizen receives a letter saying he is a “sweepstakes winner.” The only thing he is required to do is pay an $18 registration fee which would entitle him to receive a treasure chest full

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