Just because something looks like an official notice and says it's an official notice... don't believe it... especially one that claims you're guaranteed cash payments of more than $3million!  This one is supposedly from the State of Colorado Commissioners of Registration.  Well,  there is no such agency.  It's a scam offer from Prize Information Bureau out of Las Vegas, Nevada.  The mailer says you're a verified and confirmed recipient of cash and prizes totalling more than $3 million.

     To find out more you have to mail in $20... but don't waste your time and energy, the stamp, nor the twenty bucks.  The only thing you're guaranteed after mailing in the money, that you'll keep getting more notices demanding even more cash.  The notice has a disclaimer in tiny print, but it's very vague. 

     The good news is the Federal Trade Commission has charged the company in federal court.  It says Prize Information Bureau doesn't make it clear ... you haven't won anything.  The group will only send you information on how to enter sweepstakes. Can you say misleading with a capital M!

     The FTC has charged Prize Information Bureau with violating Section 5 of the FTC Act.  It's seeking a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction, and a freeze of the company's assets.  We'll keep you posted.

     Thanks to Annie Cook for letting me know about this one.  If you get a sweepstakes offer you want me to check out ... just send it to me at the station address:  KKTV, 3100 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907.  Remember this, I would much rather check out an offer, than have to tell you you've been scammed.