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congratulations: i ou ve just been selected by our computers to win one of five fabulous prizes in the “Golden . Giveway Sweepstakes ...You are already a GUARANTEED WINNER...AH you need to do is send $49.95 to receive one of these prizes:
1. RCA 25 inch Console Color TV.
2. GE Combination Convection Microwave.
3. Texas Instruments Home/Office 42K Computer.
4. $2500 One-week vacation for 2 in Mexico.
5. $2500 Cash.
— So how does THAT sound?”
Too good to pass up? The “Sweepstakes” is similar to actual “boiler room” pitches now being used to bilk Virginia residents. According to Robin A. Luers, Postal Inspector in Charge in Richmond, numerous complaints have been received by Postal Inspectors indicating that individuals from California, Florida and other states are attempting to contact (by telephone and by mail) “winners” of expensive prizes including vacations, cash, color televisions, microwave ovens, his/her watches and motor boats. The alleged winners are being told
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