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Hey guys, thanks so much for the info!  The first one I received was for some florida cruise, and this second one is from AVC Travel.  The same toll free 1-800-327-4614.  It said NO PURCHASE REQUIRED in bold.  I'm gonna ditch it away in the bin!

I got the letter and throw it away. I now received a postcard saying "final attempt. you did not pick up! Call to receive your prize immediately.....

Give me a break! I'll contact the address suggested here to stop mailings like this.

I got the same letter today but with a different number to call (1-888-768-6150,Telling me that I won all these things and Royak Caribbean International,Carnival Princess Cruise Line.The Bording voucher looks so real. and another choice was Wal-Mart,Macys and or cash or to shop at a few other places that they listed. Looked s real and I am sure that their are a lot of people that fall for it, As someone said it is a time sharing thing I much rather give to the food bank or cancer fund.It is such rip off.

I got the same letter and "PASSENGER AND BAGGAGE CHECK" but the phone number was 1-800-309-8595. I live in Round Rock, Texas. The letter was signed "Susan Murray".

wow I got the same voucher in the mail as everyone, and I thought Id search for more info online,now everyone has me scared..I mean a few yrs ago I received something similar and I did get to go on the Bahamas cruise and a hotel stay in ft. lauderale, and I didnt pay anything but of course they tried to sell us timeshare..and at the time I was about 21, so I turned it down. So when folks say "scam" is that what they mean..because you have to listen to the timeshare crap??

Not a call but the same letter with my boarding pass, blah, blah, blah. Glad I looked here 1st. Thanks guys!

Got a letter.  What is this company and are they legit?

From AVC Arlington, I received one new number now.  1-800-327-4614 I have won a Mercedes, Porshe, or $40,000 cash, and a $1,500 shopping spree, Exotic Island Adventure, and $806 ot $500 cash.  yeeppee!  Oh what tangled webs we weave.
Gainesville, TX

How lucky can you get. I won the same contest and didn't even enter! I won a Royal Caribbean International Canival cruise and a trip to Las Vegas.By law they have to list the odds of winning in the offer. Read the fine print on the back.... odds of winning the new car or $40K cash are one in 53 thousand one hundred and thirty.(1:53,130) The $15K shopping spree is 10 in 53,130.

I got the same thing in the mail today, did anyone actually win the cars or the trips? this could simply be a a way to lure people to buy timeshares and attend so long boring presentations.

It's true that nothing is free, but is it really that bad to attend a timeshare presentation for 2 hours and win a trip or car. Also the voucher says "to call for details of participation" I'm pretty sure then they explain everything. I'm going to call and see for myself.

I called and was told all I had to do was to attend a presentation, the voucher is good for almost 2 years from the date of the presentation, as stated on the voucher you can win the car or the prizes, it's a guarantee to win one of the prizes, 1 out of 100000 to win the car or the cash. The cruise and the trip to Vegas or Orlando is a guarantee. I would do it if the place for the presentation wasn't so far.

Received my "cruise boarding voucher" from AVC travel today.  I throw away 99.9% of these things without reading them, but this looked interesting because there was no fine print or disclaimers at the end talking about time shares or small fees required - only "certain restrictions apply".  So I went to the internet to check it out and found this site.  Their phone number was 888-450-4610, but it's obviously the same scam.  I could tell by the way my name was printed on the letter this wasn't a random mailing; they must purchase lists in bulk.  Thanks for saving me the trouble of listening to their bogus presentation.

I called just to see what it was about. I asked how I won and they said that myself or a family member entered me into the contest at a mall, neither of which are true in any way. I or my family never have, and never will, enter those scam contests at malls. If they completely lie to me about the nature of the contest, I think that makes quite a case against them for an attorney general. I also read that they take you on a tour and try and hard sell you a timeshare. If you say no, they take you to an office where they want you to fill out paperwork to "claim your prize" and send in a deposit. Of course, you give them deposit money, never receive anything, and continue getting phonecalls and crap in the mail. These people will surely be indicted soon.

I live very close to Arlington..... there is not an address at 2400 Pioneer Parkway.  It does not even exists.... yes there is a street, but no such address.  I drove over to that area myself....big scam!

I checked out their website (www.silverleafresorts.com) & found the "rules" for you to review & make your own judgement.  YES, you would incur a few charges as some normal necessities during a vacation would NOT be covered.  Hmmm.... makes you wonder how much it will set you back!

Official Rules: This is a nationwide marketing program with multiple locations throughout the United States and is invalid in any state where prohibited by law. We are delighted to provide anyone with a tour of our resort; however, only the individual(s) named herein are eligible to claim award items from this promotion. This promotion is designed to be of particular interest to persons who are between the ages of 25 and 70, with a minimum annual income of $40,000. You must present a written confirmed reservation in your name for a specific date and time. Due to the value of this promotion you must present two forms of identification, a valid driver’s license and major credit card. You must complete a 90-minute timeshare sales presentation to be eligible and to receive your prize and bonus gift. Married couples must complete the presentation together. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other Silverleaf Resorts offer. Pets are not allowed on tour. Silverleaf Resorts owners, employees and their immediate families, groups of two or more affiliated couples and persons who have toured our facilities within the last six months are ineligible for this offer. Any offers may be valid only on the day of the actual visit. No purchase is necessary. A purchase will not improve the chances of winning. After meeting the above listed criteria, you will receive an Instant Gold card at the resort, which will be your entry form. To be valid, you must scratch off any five squares in the presence of an authorized representative. If you reveal five (5) Pots of Gold, you are the instant winner of your choice of a new BMW X5, PORSCHE CAYENNE or MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS; value $49,000 (or $49,000 towards the purchase of the new vehicle of your choice – current production models available in the continental US only) or $40,000 in CASH! Every Instant Gold card contains five Pots of Gold within the twenty-five (25) squares on the card. If you do not reveal the five Pots of Gold, compare the unique number printed on your Instant Gold card to the Official Awards List at the resort to determine your exact prize. The Instant Gold card is void if more than five squares are revealed in whole or in part. The odds for this promotion are: 1) The new vehicle; verifiable retail value $49,000 or $40,000 cash; 1:53,130; 2) $1,500 Shopping Spree to Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Sears or Wal-Mart; verifiable retail value $1,500; 10:53,130; 3) Exotic five-day, four-night Island Getaway to your choice of Aruba, Hawaii (Oahu or Maui), Jamaica or Puerto Rico; average verifiable retail value $806. Certain blackout dates apply for some destinations. Reservations are subject to availability and some restrictions may apply. Any applicable local, state or federal taxes are the responsibility of the recipient. Airfare, transportation, gratuities, meals and incidentals are not included with the exotic five-day, four-night Island Getaway; 53,099:53,130; 4) $500 Cash; 20:53,130. Silverleaf Resorts guarantees the following minimum number of awards: (a) one (1) new vehicle; verifiable retail value $49,000 or $40,000 cash, (the winning participant must choose either a vehicle or the cash award); (b) ten (10) $1,500 Shopping Sprees to Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Sears or Wal-Mart; verifiable retail value $1,500; and (c) twenty (20) $500 cash awards (the minimum guarantee). The promotion starts on April 14, 2008. It ends when either 53,130 Instant Gold cards have been distributed, or the new vehicle; verifiable retail value $49,000 or $40,000 in cash, or ten (10) $1,500 Shopping Sprees, or twenty (20) $500 cash prizes have been awarded, or on April 13, 2009, whatever occurs earlier. No later than (60) sixty days after the promotion has ended, any unclaimed major awards to be awarded under the minimum guarantee for this promotion will be awarded through a random drawing from the names of participants. The drawing will take place at the office of the sponsor. All qualified participants receiving an Instant Gold card prior to the end of the contest will be included. Winners agree that their names and/or photographs may be used for future promotions without further compensation. Winners will be notified by phone or mail. At the time of gifting you will be asked to choose from one of the three bonus gift options, approximate retail value $795. The Orlando or Las Vegas vacation voucher is redeemable for two round-trip airfares and two night’s accommodations. You must pay a fully refundable validation deposit of $50.00 per person within 120 days of receipt of the vacation voucher. The deposit will be refunded within two weeks and mailed together with a reservation request form, which allows up to one full year to select and complete travel. Flights depart midweek from major airports in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Hartford, Houston, Kansas, City, New York, Philadelphia, San Antonio and St. Louis. Reservation requests require at least 90 days advance notice, no holidays or peak periods. Travelers must be 21 years old and are responsible for applicable local, state or federal taxes, transfers, meals, and incidental costs as well as tickets to any attractions. The Cruise vacation voucher is redeemable for a four-day cruise for two, departing from Miami, Los Angeles or Galveston. Voucher allows one full year to select and complete travel. Travelers must be 21 years old, have a valid passport and are responsible for applicable local, state or federal taxes, transfers and incidental costs as well as tickets to any attractions. Meals on-board are included but gratuities, meals and transportation to and from departure port are not included. Reservation requests require at least 60 days advance notice, no holidays or peak periods. Upgrades are available for length of stay and casino/hotel properties or cabin accommodations but upgrades are not required to redeem your travel voucher. This constitutes the sole and entire offer for the promotion and no other representations, oral or otherwise, will apply. THIS ADVERTISING MATERIAL IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING THE SALE OF TIMESHARE INTERESTS. This offer is sponsored by Silverleaf Resorts, Inc., 1221 River Bend, Suite 120, Dallas, Texas 75247.

I have "asked" sternly that they remove me from their list and "somehow" I get back on that same list.  I will, and all of you should, submit a complaint with the FTC.

Hi..received the important looking envelope today..included the 2 travel vouchers which appeared authentic..I was "the winner" of the following..a cruise on the royal carribean,carnival or princess lines to bahamas or mexican riviera,a mercedes,bmw or porche..a 1500.00 shopping "spree" to venues ranging from nordstrom to walmart...a Exotic Island Adventure"(a $806.00 value..do we sleep in pop tents?....and last but not least $500.00. I'm very grateful to the people who shared..so did not get involved. The # is 1-800-238-9720. The address is 2400 W.pioneer Pkwy., Suite 210 Arlington,Tx. 76013. Interestingly enough..after scrutiny by myself,husband and daughter...NO mention of their motive..ie time shares or condo sales..of note..if you look carefully..the"boarding vouchers" have matermark like print which states"not valid for travel-specimen-" We live on the North Shore of Mass.

I wouldn't even begin to think these things are legit. As they normally say "If it's too good to be true, it normally isn't true". I toss stuff like this away with just a glance.

i recieved a boarding vouncher No. 16595518. look so real, so I tried to search about it. now I am here, reading all those. Thank guys for sharing with me.