Show FAKE PRIZE SCHEMES i A rather ancient scheme for separating the unwary from their money is being worked again both in the united states and canada according to a leading business mens magazine the plan is to insert an advertisement containing a perfectly simple puzzle which anyone can easily solve and offer prizes for correct solutions A favorite prize is a building lot of course anyone who sends jn a solution of the puzzle wins a lot but he is informed that he will be expected to remit a small sum m one case for the deed and other incidental expenses connected with the transfer of the property the lot is very email and the wa fees ione would net the seller around an acre for some worthless land so if the winner swallows the 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 to be added to the sucker list there are many perfectly legitimate prize offers advertised in various periodicals but those which require a payment of cash before the prize is delivered are generally fraudulent and should be shunned 2101 |