Q I received a prize notification from what appeared to be a fast-food restaurant.
It had in it a thank-you for participating in a promotion honoring Disney's Happiest Celebration on Earth game.
I don't remember playing the game.
It goes on to say that based on the drawing conducted by an independent judging organization, I am a potential grand-prize winner of a five-day, four-night trip for four to either Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort.
I am to complete and return an enclosed Declaration of Eligibility/Liability release to the Redemption Center that asks for all kinds of personal information including my driver's license number and Social Security number.
Is this a scam? It seems like it. Please advise.
B.D.
San Jose
A It's a scam, B.D.
First red flag: You didn't enter the contest.
Second red flag: Why do they need things like your driver's license and Social Security number and other personal information? If you entered such a contest, they would have the basics -- your name, address and telephone number and, maybe, e-mail address. They don't need any more.
If this came by mail, you might want to report this to a postal inspector at your local post office.
If it came over the Internet, you can contact the Federal Trade Commission (
www.ftc.gov).
