Show FAKE PRIZE A rather ancient scheme for separating the unwary from their 1 money moncy is being worked again both in the united states and canada according to a leading business men s magazine the plan is to insert and nd advertise nj nt containing a perfectly puzzle which anyone can easily solve and offer prizes for correct solutions A favorite prize is a building lot of course anyone who sends in a solution of the puzzle wins a into lit but he be is informed that he be will be ed to remit a small surn sum in i one case for the deed and other incidental expenses connected with the th property the lot is very small and the fees alore would net the seller around amund duj an acre for some worthless land so if the winner swallows that bait he is out just for the privilege of working the puzzle while his name is passed along to other swindlers lers as that of an easy mark there are many perfectly legitimate prize offers adi advertised in various periodicals but those which require a payment of cash before the prize is delivered are generally fraudulent and should be shunned |