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Said I was a finalist in Viking River cruise 1-866-678-8689. Mention code e1125nmo. [BBB Scam Type: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes] [Business: Viking Cruise Scam] [Location: MO, USA - 64154]

Received letter in the mail. One side shows a color photo of a cruise ship. Text says, "You are a finalist in our VIKING RIVER CRUISE Giveaway Plus First-Class Airfare for 2!" Also includes lots of very fine print where the odds of winning are described, saying "Contest begins 2/9/2026 and ends 5/8/2026." The other side of the card shows a replica of a $100 Amazon gift card. And this: "You and your spouse are cordially invited to attend the Cruise Travel Expo 2025. Join us for a fun-filled showcase designed to get America cruising again." [NOTE: There is no mention of where or when the supposed "Travel Expo" is being held.] One combination box is on the card - you pull tab to reveal numbers, and then scratch off a number box to reveal a second set of numbers. Message says: "If the two numbers match, you are one of our GRAND PRIZE WINNERS and will receive one of the five prizes below! #1: Viking River Cruise for two with first-class airfare or $15,000 cash; #2: Seven-Night Caribbean Cruise and airfare for two; #3 Sony TV, 75" Bravia 3; #4: Seven-Night Alaskan cruise and airfare are for two., and #5 Airfare for Two plus a 3-day, 2-night getaway at major U.S. Cities" Message continues: "Call the gifting department immediately toll free at 1-866-678-8689. Mention Code E0130LLA. Ny numbers matched. (What a coincidence!!) . Confirm within 48 hours and receive up to $100 Amazon gift card." [BBB Scam Type: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes] [Business: Unknown] [Location: LA, USA- 70503]

Description I received a yellow envelope marked "personal & confidential" with a return address of "1220 L Street NW Suite 100-155 Washington, DC 20005" - which is the address of a UPS Store. No company name is stated. In the small print on the back of the letter it states "this giveaway is sponsored by EV", and that odds are 22,496:22,500 for prize #3, and 1:22,500 for all other prizes. The following text is quoted from the front of the letter: "You are a finalist in our Viking River cruise giveaway! Plus first-class airfare for 2 V.I.P. Winning Number: (number) Congratulations (name), You and your spouse are cordially invited to attend the Cruise Travel Expo 2025 Join us for a fun-filled showcase designed to get America cruising again. First, pull the tab on the attached VIN code and your 7-character VIN code will light up. Then, scratch off the circle below. If the two codes match, you are one of our grand prize winners and will receive one of the five prizes below. Congratulations! Call the gifting department immediately to receive one of the following gifts. 1. 2025 Viking River cruise for two with first-class airfare or $15,000 cash 2. Alaska cruise for two for up to 7 nights with airfare 3. Caribbean cruise for two for up to 7 nights with airfare 4. 7-night resort stay at worldwide destinations 5. Airfare for two plus a 3-day, 2-night hotel getaway at major U.S. cities * Confirm within 48 hours to receive up to a $100 Amazon gift card. Call toll free now 1-866-678-8689 M-F 8AM-9PM | Sat-Sun 9am-4pm Mention Code (code) Confirm within 48 hours to receive up to $100 Amazon gift card! Regards, (illegible signature) Marketing Manager" [BBB Scam Type: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes] [Business: EV] [Location: MS, USA- 39571]

Yellow-brown envelope arrived by US Mail, marked Personal & Confidential. It claimed, "You are a finalist in our Viking River Cruise Giveaway!" It contained a plastic "V,I.N Gauge Box" with a pull tab to view a number that then lit up. There was also a scratch off. When scratched off, the numbers should match and if so, you have won one of the prizes. It said to call 1-866-678-8689. Instead of doing so, I Googled this and discovered it is a scam. I did not call the number, but you should! And have it shut down! [BBB Scam Type: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes] [Business: Unknown] [Location: MS, USA- 39571]

My wife received a letter from 1220 L Street NW Suite 100-155. Marked personal and confidential. It contains a small domino sized combination box with a pull tab to activate it. The "prizes" were cruises and other vacations. Toll free # 1-866-678-8689. I knew it was a scam before I even opened and trashed it. [BBB Scam Type: Travel/Vacation/Timeshare] [Business: Unknown] [Location: FL, USA- 32405]