The Reward Zone® Gamers Club TEKKEN6 Sweepstakes
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nekromantix
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https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/pdf/TEK_RULES.pdf
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"Prize winners may be required to complete, sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release and where lawful, a Publicity Release via overnight mail upon receipt of notification. If documents are not returned on a timely basis, or if prize is returned as non-deliverable, or if winner is found to be ineligible or not in compliance with these Official Rules, such prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner."
Then googling asking what an affidavit of eligibility was, says they're usually identifying info like SSN, birthdate etc.
So sounds legit to me... grats on the win.
Might wanna wait on second and third opinions though. Listen to me and you might get your identity stolen by Mr. fake Best Buy.
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"Prize winners may be required to complete, sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release and where lawful, a Publicity Release via overnight mail upon receipt of notification. If documents are not returned on a timely basis, or if prize is returned as non-deliverable, or if winner is found to be ineligible or not in compliance with these Official Rules, such prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner."
Then googling asking what an affidavit of eligibility was, says they're usually identifying info like SSN, birthdate etc.
So sounds legit to me... grats on the win.
Might wanna wait on second and third opinions though. Listen to me and you might get your identity stolen by Mr. fake Best Buy.
What's the prize exactly? I've entered many contests and won lots of small prizes, but never had to send in my SSN. Now, when I won the GameStop trip to NY last year I did have to sign a waiver, tax form, etc. and have it notarized. That's because the prize was over a certain amount. If this is just a copy of the game, I'd say you're being hustled by someone. If it's like an arcade machine and whatnot, it could be legit.
To be sure check the email origination, google the name, and see what you come up with.
To be sure check the email origination, google the name, and see what you come up with.
Casteor
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[quote name='BPJT']Do not give you're social security number! Call best buy for more info.[/QUOTE]
I think you're safe by doing this first.
Never give out your SS unless it is definitely legit. This doesn't sound legit. Why would they need your SS to send you a game? Do you give out your SS when you buy off of Amazon?
I think you're safe by doing this first.
Never give out your SS unless it is definitely legit. This doesn't sound legit. Why would they need your SS to send you a game? Do you give out your SS when you buy off of Amazon?
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Thought this was for the giant arcade machine thingamabob.
SSN for a $40 copy sounds a bit funny on second thought.
SSN for a $40 copy sounds a bit funny on second thought.
[quote name='Sdawg']You can also check the full headers of the message to see if it actually originates from bestbuy.com. If they do need an affidavit, I'm pretty sure that they would send it to you via snail mail rather than an email.[/QUOTE]
Not entirely true. They may have you print it out, I had too, though, I was on strict time constraints. However, as he suggested (and I did above) check the headers and see who the email comes from. What you will find is that this stuff is not handled by Best Buy, but a partner who does this thing for multiple clients. Google the name of the company and you are bound to find something. I had my doubts, too, but I did a search and came across a press release that said this company was handling GameStop as a new client.
Again, this is assuming you won the grand prize. If you just won a game they shouldn't need all this and should just send your game.
Not entirely true. They may have you print it out, I had too, though, I was on strict time constraints. However, as he suggested (and I did above) check the headers and see who the email comes from. What you will find is that this stuff is not handled by Best Buy, but a partner who does this thing for multiple clients. Google the name of the company and you are bound to find something. I had my doubts, too, but I did a search and came across a press release that said this company was handling GameStop as a new client.
Again, this is assuming you won the grand prize. If you just won a game they shouldn't need all this and should just send your game.
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its for tax purposes. if you win over $600 a year in prizes, uncle sam wants a cut. usually you fill out a form.
[FONT="]"[/FONT][FONT="]I am seeking to be declared the official winner of the following prize (the "Prize") in[/FONT][FONT="] the Sweepstakes:[/FONT][FONT="]one (1) TEKKEN6 Video Game. ARV $59.99"[/FONT]
just a game copy, not arcade game. I did enter it several times so I could have won but asking my SS# for 60 bucks. Email is from NCompass International, Inc.
just a game copy, not arcade game. I did enter it several times so I could have won but asking my SS# for 60 bucks. Email is from NCompass International, Inc.
Casteor
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[quote name='nixmahn'][FONT="]"[/FONT][FONT="]I am seeking to be declared the official winner of the following prize (the "Prize") in[/FONT][FONT="] the Sweepstakes:[/FONT][FONT="]one (1) TEKKEN6 Video Game. ARV $59.99"[/FONT]
just a game copy, not arcade game. I did enter it several times so I could have won but asking my SS# for 60 bucks. Email is from NCompass International, Inc.
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Good thing you consulted with a forum (CAG) before going through with it. I don't like this at all (giving your SSN for a game).
just a game copy, not arcade game. I did enter it several times so I could have won but asking my SS# for 60 bucks. Email is from NCompass International, Inc.
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Good thing you consulted with a forum (CAG) before going through with it. I don't like this at all (giving your SSN for a game).
[quote name='jonnyboy064']its for tax purposes. if you win over $600 a year in prizes, uncle sam wants a cut. usually you fill out a form.[/QUOTE]
1.Depends on what tax bracket you fall under of course. Ive known people who live with their parents that have won prizes with an ARV of over 7 Grand that didn't pay jack squat.
2. An Affidavit is an affidavit.While Ive never heard of an affidavit of eligibility, what makes them all legitimate or not, is whether or not the form needs to be notarized by a local notary.No notary?= its total BS
1.Depends on what tax bracket you fall under of course. Ive known people who live with their parents that have won prizes with an ARV of over 7 Grand that didn't pay jack squat.
2. An Affidavit is an affidavit.While Ive never heard of an affidavit of eligibility, what makes them all legitimate or not, is whether or not the form needs to be notarized by a local notary.No notary?= its total BS
thanks for the advice, I emailed back, NCompass International, Inc. is the sweepstakes admin. after all. They said fill out the form w/o SS# and they'll check it with the accounting department. I'll call best buys number in the morning. Whatever happens I'll just turn down the prize if they insist my SS# for a 60 game.
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