Is this a scam?

[zonabogusia]

Hello everybody, I just started doing sweepstakes 3 weeks ago and found this website few days ago... So I'm pretty new and not sure how to recognize a spam. I received this email:


Congratulations

The CARDS system has drawn your name to receive a prize in our sweepstakes.

A., you entered on 03/05/2009, from ***.***.***.*** IP address. Simply go to http://vacationatcoastal.com and click on "Redeem Prize" at the site and enter

your username is ****
your password is ******

For security you must click on the SUBMIT Button or it will not work.

You must claim your prize within 10 days, your prize will be placed back into the sweepstakes if not claimed within the 10 days time period.

The "Frequent Asked Questions" will give detailed information concerning hotels, travel, prize options, etc..

A., Again CONGRATULATIONS!

Sincerely,
Henry Dorsey
Vacation Execs
6402 Weber Rd Suite K2
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1-800-230-7405


What do you think? I entered this sweepstake, I checked my email, but I just have a weird feeling about it. It's vacation in Mexico from vacationatcoastal.com. Have you heard about it?

Thank you so much for your help!

 

[tharedhead]

This appears to be a scam.:scratch: Requires multiple fees.

 

[zonabogusia]

Thank you. I just did some more research and found a post with somebody asking exactly the same question as mine. So this is scam. I'm just going to delete it and don't pay anymore attention to it.

Thank you again!

 

[tharedhead]

Sorry about that....I hope you have a good, real win soon! :sunny:

 

[gosweepwin]

Good catch. Yes, it's a scam. This outfit is discussed here in our "Reported Scams" thread:

http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/smf/coastal-travel-not-a-real-win-t11330.0.html

 

[zonabogusia]

Thank you again!