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Old Dec 30, 2011, 08:52 PM
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I just received a telephone call (on my answering machine) from some outfit that claims I entered a contest called "The Great Outdoors Sweepstakes Giveaway". I entered no contest (and am registered with Do Not Call). I assume this is a scam of some kind, particularly since they want me to call "Tony Roberts" back at 1-877-370-4433 -- and there is a "time stipulation".

I have entered a complaint at the Do Not Call Registry about this.

Be aware.

(I have also gotten two calls recently from a carpet cleaning company that claims I am an old customer of theirs. I am not. Being an established customer is one of the reasons they are entitled to make a cold call to you.)
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