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Received a postcard in the mail stating "Congratulations!" with the name of the person the mail was intended for. The postcard said "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. Scratch off the circle. If your number matches, you are one of our GRAND PRIZE WINNERS and will receive one of the prizes below. Call the gifting department immediately toll free at 1-855-540-7821. Offer Code: ****** to receive one of the following gifts." The postcard lists 4 prizes: 1. 2025 Viking River Cruise For Two w/ First-Class Airfare, or $15,000 Cash 2. 5 or 7 Day Caribbean Cruise & Airfare For Two 3. SONY TV, 75" Bravia 3 4. 7-Night Alaskan Cruise & Airfare For Two. On the left of the side of the postcard with the recipient address, the postcard says "Confirm within 48 hours to receive a $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD! or $200 dining & Travel Pass" Above the recipient address, the postcard says "LUCKY NUMBERS" "Scratch off the play circles and if your numbers match, you have a winning card! Call 855-540-7821" Then there is a long oval with blue arrows to the right and left and a 7-digit # within the oval. There are 2 silver scratch-off circles to the right and left of the text "LUCKY NUMBERS" When you scratch off the cheap silver scratch-off circles, you reveal numbers that match the 7-digit number in the oval in both circles. The postcard features a backdrop of a cruise ship with Cruise Ship Logos listed in the top right corner of the side with the recipient address. Call Hours are also listed on the postcard (M-F 10am-7pm CST, & Sat 9a-1p CST). On the reverse side of the postcard, it says "Explore the World in Luxury." at the top. On the right, it says, "You Are A Finalist In Our VIKING RIVER CRUISE Giveaway! Plus First-Class Airfare For 2!" With an image of 2 plane tickets underneath the text. In the bottom left of the reverse side of the postcard, under another backdrop of a cruise ship in front of snowy mountains, it says "OCEAN • EXPEDITION • RIVER" and then features the Terms of the fake Prizes that we never entered for. (See attached image).

Targeted Person's Location

NJ, USA- 08215

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

Unknown Location

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

(855) 540-7821

Web logo

N/A

Scam Type

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

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Business name

PTCL

Date Reported

December 3, 2025

Scam ID

1120823


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