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Next-Gen, Inc review: 2,000,000. 54

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Supposedly we can find the winners of the contest at www.sweepsresults.com/million . Well I haven't yet and also had to really read all fine print before I found the actual name of the company so Icould look it up on the BBB. It is not a member but has the address and phone number on it.
The winners were to be listed as of feb 2010. This is March.

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HGuess
, US
May 02, 2016 3:15 pm EDT

I just received my "WINNING" notification also! I spent :45 (45 seconds) of my time, called the above number [protected]) and told them I was with Next-Gen2. And they just won $4, 000, 000.00 and to please send a payment of $14USD TO China to claim their wings. I thanked them for wasting postage and their replies are only for folks that are trying to get through the recession as easily as they can. THESE FOLKS ARE SCAMMERS...HANG ON TO YOUR HARD EARNED $$$ FOLKS, Thanks for all of the replies!

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DWiC
, US
Mar 18, 2016 1:05 pm EDT

I received my letter on 3/16/2016 and because of inflation or greed the price to "play" has now gone up to $12.99. I figured it was a scam when I opened it and after reading all 3 pieces of paper, I knew it was phoney. I sent the photos, etc. to the BBB. The KS BBB has given them a "F" rating.

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JSKat
, US
Feb 16, 2016 11:14 pm EST

People, this is a scam! I received this notice today and it had scam written all over it. Do you really think you win 2 million dollars without even entering a legal sweepstakes or lottery, and that its that easy? And no one asks you to pay $12.99 as they asked me to. Just think of all of the money they make of of all of the poor schmucks that fall for this and other such scams. Protect yourself. beware.

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Edward M. Lieber
, US
Jan 28, 2016 7:02 pm EST

Where are the U.S. Postal Inspectors? They should be all over this scam and the scam artists who are perpetrating this fraud. It is being sent via U.S. Postal Service so it is MAIL FRAUD! To the Postal Inspectors should they see this posting the letters are mailed using metered presorted First Class postage permit number 4280 from Kansas City, MO P.O Box 2905 Kansas City, KS [protected] Please SHUT THEM DOWN!

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Tammy Caldwell
, US
Nov 25, 2015 10:34 am EST

inflation must of gotten to them..i received my letter to..but their wanting 12.99 from me..this dated to year 2015.

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Ken Morr
, US
Oct 06, 2015 10:39 am EDT
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I too recognize the "winning number" aspect is misleading; readers are bound to think they have already won until they read the entire paper and note that they are already winners only IF the number on the page happen to be the winning number. As for the Fee REQUIRED to be sent, it is MANDATORY ONLY if you want a chance at an extra $12, 500.00. It is not a purchase of their products (the products are on a webpage or in a $5 paper catalogue), but rather, it is only an entry fee, not a purchase (technically). However, just like purchases, it does not increase the chances of winning the Two Million dollars. If I have won (or might win) the grand prize, why would I send in any money in the hopes of winning an additional considerably smaller award ONLY if I also win the Grand Prize? Notice also that the $12, 500 is NOT in cash, but can ONLY be used to purchase their products.
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Finally, there are two more catches. First, the letter has no date, yet it must be returned postmarked within seven days or the entry is void. How do THEY even know when 7 days are up (and is that from the time you received it, they sent it, or you actually opened it)? Did they put a date in the letter three months ahead of the final time for the receiving of entries in order to make readers think that that date somehow falls within the seven day window? Will they will gladly receive your entries until then; but promptly disqualify it as late? Secondly, They admit in the letter that NO winning number may have been sent out in the mailing at all. That doesn't sound like there is a one in three hundred million chance of winning so long as they send out the 300, 000, 000 letters in many small batches. There is nothing indicating the mailings are random. Therefore, they could save entering the winning number until the final batch. That may still sound fair to some until it is realized that the last batch could be to only a single person, the one they wanted to win. Of course, I've read that they never actually post winner's names, so who is to say ANY batch gets the number that the computer generates or fails to generate once ever 300, 000, 000 to 1 times in the entire contest period before starting over? They may mail out batches totaling only two or three hundred thousand total. This would make the odds of their ever having to pay out very small indeed. It is all in how the rules of selection (not included in what they mail out to potential winners/chumps) are spelled out in their own contest working policy of record.
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I too was initially excited about "having won" (I could sure use the $$) - but even now, while I know I can't win if I don't send in the entry, I am not wasting the postage only to confirm that I am at my address and gullible.

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Saundra Bennett Booth
, US
Sep 03, 2015 8:51 am EDT

Do NOT fall for such a scam. If you ever win any legit $$$$ it comes with no strings attached. Buyer BEWARE!

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J. Clayton
Sacramento, US
Apr 21, 2015 12:00 pm EDT
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Yes, it is a scam. No, you do not need to send $11.89. It says that in not-so-plain English, but the wording is so convoluted that most people won't see it. In a multitude of words they say the Premium Offer is optional, but if you choose it you must include the $11.89. I just said in one paragraph that should be understandable to everyone what took them two paragraphs to say in a manner that was designed to confuse everybody. If you send it back all you are doing is wasting your postage. If you include the $11.89 you are just throwing that away too. You can be sure they have lawyers that have read every word to make sure they can skirt the law and not be held liable for mail fraud. However, in my book, that is exactly what this is. I put everything in the return envelope, put their address as the return address (available from the BBB), and dropped it in a mailbox. So, they wasted the postage sending it to me and had to pay the return postage for me to return it. I also blacked out my personal information on the letter.

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Bob-o
Canton, US
Mar 23, 2015 10:19 am EDT

Got my letter today...PURE SCAM..no one has to pay to collect so called winnings...dont fall for it!...03-23-2015...Bob, Ohio.

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pepperdog
lottsburg, US
Jun 23, 2014 11:32 am EDT

It seems these. People are at it again, just read their award letter and they want $12.99 to process your award. I am not senile yet, I keep a close eye on where my pennies are g

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Are we still in Kansas?
, US
Apr 22, 2014 2:03 pm EDT

Received this in the mail and went to [redacted] but they weren't listed there. It is a rip off! What contest did I enter unknowingly? Something for nothing...also the word award is a clue...and they say you have to enter...
I am going to deep six it right into the garbage!

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Lucky1234
, US
Dec 26, 2013 1:49 pm EST

Scam! I actually went as far as priority next day mailing mine back the money to be sent was 13.90 and was for a yellow pendant that was apart of the prize, either 2million over thirty years or 1.4 lump sum payment. luckily I had a bad feeling and looked them up online and saw all this info about the scam! I called the post office right away to see if I could reclaim my letter and luckily again it had not gone out yet and was able to go back and pick up my letter and check sent and got a refund for the postage... All while feeling like a complete fool. Lesson learned, if it sounds too good to be true, it is!

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carl4justice
Los Angeles, US
Dec 19, 2013 12:23 am EST

With this company I was under the assumption they were a branch of Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes, but they are a scam cause I sent them exactly $12.00 for 11.89 on Dec. 12, 2013. On the the Sweepstakes Rule card they tell you to write NextGen Inc. Customer Service, PO Box 7069, Shawnee Mission. KS 66207 or call [protected]. I want to report these scammers!

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reddude
Taylors, US
Oct 01, 2013 6:55 pm EDT
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Received letter today (10/01/13) informing me that I had WON 3 million bucks. Wow! Lucky me! Of course, I would have to send them the meager sum of $12.99 in order to claim my "Winnings" (Add $3 if I wanted "RUSH" Service). Hmmm... Something smells here. Read ALL of the very fine print and it was not encouraging at all. Went to computer and entered www.WONrewards.com which redirects you to a "Go Shopping" site where you are supposed to enter your user name and a card number. Needless to say, I did not investigate any further Went to the search engine and and typed WONrewards, and, here I am. This does seem to need to be looked into by the Postal Service as it is such a deliberate scam. I can imagine that this is an excellent opportunity to prey on the elderly and the uninformed. The outfit is out of Kansas and to my way of thinking should be shut down. However, I'm just as sure they will open up another store two doors down and continue on trying to bilk the public. Sigh...Three mill would have been so nice. :/

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Johnnie D
Lyndora, US
Aug 29, 2013 6:18 pm EDT

Got the same letter to check with Publishers Clearing House they should not give our address out to anyone.

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US Veteran Kelly E.
Walla Walla, US
Aug 29, 2013 3:09 pm EDT

Wow! you would think that some entitiy would shut these scammers down after all this time. I recently moved and they got my address and name through the US postal service when I filled out a change of address. Beware! And also - always remember that if they ask for money, IT IS A SCAM!

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Benni99.6fm
Mars, US
Jul 25, 2013 3:45 pm EDT

They're still at it. I got one today and couldn't believe the pains they took to make this look like a real deal sweeps entry. Once I started reading, I got a good laugh, until I remembered there's folks out there who fall for this and send money without even researching. I wonder how the NextGen Medical Records Software Company like these dolts using their company name to rip people off? Oh, one thing though; while the odds of winning are still sitting at 90 quadrillion, the fee has now gone up to $12.99. Apparently they're feeling the pinch like the rest of us.

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conan walker
Sacramento, US
Jun 25, 2013 4:23 pm EDT

Well today out of the BLUE. I got a letter from the Award Notification Commission, Never hear of them, and like the letters above it a big SCAM, in the fine print it even show it is. First no one should send money to enter a so call contest. ( they wanted $12.99 for mine),
and they did not have my name correct, I am not Milo, try Martin next time, but in the fine print the odds of winning the Grand Prize of 3 million are "ONE IN 90 QUADRILLION" ?, every lottery in the world has better odds and it may not be in US Dollars. How in the world do these people live with themselves ?

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Lizzyb123
Indianapolis, US
May 20, 2013 5:58 pm EDT

I just got one in the mail today, I'm sending them a letter telling them to send my check or we can go to court and they pay for that!
it's this type bs that pisses me off. First of all how am I winning something I didn't sign up to be in? I just hope some little old people that don't know to look this crap up doesn't fall for this junk.. SCAM****SCAM****SCAM****SCAM****

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stephanieguzman28
Lexington, US
May 20, 2013 2:32 pm EDT

I just received this letter in the mail. This time the prize is three million but guess what the same old acquisition fee of $11.89 remains the same. It really stinks because I can see how someone would be mislead and turn in this little piece of paper with a check we could all use 3 million dollars. What I think though is that some people do not read the fine fine print at the very bottom it says in big bold letters YOU HAVE NOT YET ONE. SO I guess that may be a tale tell sign.

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MRS.T
Bakersfield, US
Feb 26, 2013 7:13 pm EST

If you read the "fine print" odds of winning the grand prize is 1 in 90 QUADRILLION! There is only 7.69 BILLION people on EARTH! SCAM SCAM SCAM!

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bebsjc
, US
Dec 07, 2012 4:32 pm EST

scam!i just get it today!i was shock!lol!i thought i win!then i reseach the phone number and seen your comment im so disappointed.now it will go through the trash.scam.they reallly make it like professional.they thought they can fool us.

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Deano, Jax, Fl.
Jacksonville, US
Dec 02, 2012 7:03 pm EST

I've gotten 6( to daye 12/2/12) from the same address/Kansas City, and each is advertised under a different name. Like the rest of you's, Why send money if I've the 'BIG' prize to 'supposedly' be drawn on 2/28/2013. Doesn't make 2-N-2=4 in my eyes!DAW

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mmmslh
, US
Nov 06, 2012 7:42 am EST

I just received the "Official Notification" for my two-million dollars. This is without a doubt a SCAM. Please do not send them any money. This notification has all kinds of wrong on it. First, does not have a date on it; second, the alleged director "James Mallory" does not give any contact information; third, the company's logo or physical address is not provided; fourth, how is it possible to have a "chance to win" and to be the "two-million dollars winner" at the same time? Actual sweepstakes winners would not have to pay anything to get the prize. If this company was real I would suggest them to discount the $11, 89 acquisition fee from the big check they suppose to send me.
Don't waste your money; whom ever is in charge of this scam should be ashamed of him/herself.

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Angellisa99
San Jacinto, US
Oct 30, 2012 12:31 pm EDT

Tell you what I am going to do..I am going to send this in and write out a fake paper check for 11.86 and let them know I dont want to purchase anything...and to let them know if I dont recieve my money I will sue them for my two million that they said I won...

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BlondeJ
butler, US
Sep 06, 2012 9:23 am EDT
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They are still doing this. My husband received one and even got a money order for it. I did a search of the telephone number and came up with your site. Thank you! He was not convinced and until he read this page was going to send it out.. We do not have extra money for this.

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donna harman
Jacksonville Beach, US
Aug 28, 2012 5:03 pm EDT

i was going to do it until i thought about it you are right, you should not have to pay to be entered into a contest, also you should always look the company up on the computer, one place said thay. filed for chapter 7, how will thay pay the winner but with your money not...

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enoxsauanana moon
Riverside, US
Aug 16, 2012 12:39 am EDT

there has to be a webmaster for their page or some way of tracing the address to these worthless people how dare another America citizen Leeds someone to believe they were a winner in these times how could someone do this when my boyfriend opened up his letter of two million dollar winner he had a heart attack and is still in the hospital I've have yet for him to recover to tell him it isn't true the lord will ask these cold hearted sobs about this act of evil they are doing who's gonna pay my hospital bills for this what the hell wheres a pro bono lawyer when you need one this is America come on really who does this sick stuff to other people what if my boyfriend dies because of this then what for some ### playing a joke to gain money from innocent people there's a place for people like this its called hell

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4Evers!
Brentwood [Contra Costa County], US
Jul 08, 2012 7:04 pm EDT

My Mother-in-law was jumping for joy when she called me to tell me she got THIS letter saying she won $2mil. I could slap the [censored]es like this who prey on these trusting, naive souls. She read me the letter as best she could and I told her NOT to send $, that it was a scam. The logic is obvious...if you won $2mil dollars, why do they need your 'mandatory acquisition fee' of $11.89?...A mandatory fee that is NOT required and does NOT increase your chances of winning...winning...but didn't she already win? I was exhausted trying to gently carry her down from cloud nine and gently place her back into her reality. There is a special place in Hell reserved for these types of predators.

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Phenrybell
, US
Apr 09, 2012 11:55 am EDT

I also received this "OFFICIAL MAIL DELIVERY " WHICH ASKED ME TO SEND THE, $.11.98, i found that this company is not backed by the BBB, i also figure it to be a scam, if i won millions why not take the $11.98 from that !

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BrianSpamScamH8tr
, US
Feb 28, 2012 3:50 am EST

http://www.bbb.org/kansas-city/business-reviews/prize-promotions/next-gen-inc-in-lees-summit-mo-89110035/#

Here is the BBB List, Click on More Locations, then Show All Locations...

ALL "F" Reports! SCAM, Scam! I dont Like Spam scam in a can!

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SAM-D-MAN
, US
Feb 07, 2012 3:14 am EST

I AM GOING TO GIVE THIS LETTER TO MY ATTN. GEN. OF MY STATE. THIS IS MAIL FRUD AT IT'S HIGHTEST. JUST IMMAGINE HOW MANY SUCKERS RESPOND TO THIS LETTER. NOTE: AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SMALL " OFFICAL RULES SHEET STATES, THAT NO PURCHASE IS NESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASING DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING, -----YOU HAVE NOT YET ( WON ). SO WHY SEND THEM MONEY?

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JJcomplains
, US
Feb 07, 2012 1:42 am EST

Got my letter today. It's going in the trash. My $11.89 Premium Offer purchase will get me "a bonfide: $2, 500.00 gift certificate for up to 75% off wonrewards.com online merchandise and service offerings." That is a very confusing sentence. Anyways, that website is full of stuff I will never want. It does say that no purchase is necessary. I would not take my chances folks.

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queen e thompson
Darlington s.c, US
Jan 14, 2012 5:30 pm EST

i got scam to i know this was to good to true.

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lpenn
Sacramento, US
Dec 29, 2011 12:49 am EST
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no Valid 'SWEEPSTAKES' in the US can or will ask for money. this is obviously a SCAM

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lotfi
, US
Dec 21, 2011 7:25 am EST

yes, i just receved 2 the same day .wow one ask for 5 dollars the other 20 dollars... it s scam...

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K Hughes
, US
Dec 21, 2011 2:24 am EST
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Also received one of these notifications. As soon as I saw they wanted money : It became garbage. Do NOT send them money people.

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Obamistake73
Slidell, US
Dec 18, 2011 12:18 am EST
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At the bottom of their legal speak insert it says, "No purchase necessary to enter or win" but their $11.89 acquisition fee is mandatory. Scam Scam Scam. If you fall for this you probably voted for Obama.

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lisa352
, US
Dec 13, 2011 11:53 pm EST
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i was job searching on the computer when the mail came in, i thought i won the 2 million dollars, did the research, and all i can say is now im back to my job searching sadder than ever lol!

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bws6029
Pinson, US
Dec 06, 2011 9:35 pm EST
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The first thing I noticed was it did not come from Publishers Clearing House and have a million little products for you to purchase.
This is a travesty that they prey on people in this economy with so many folks out of work and needing a "hand Up", me included. Citizens trying to live and provide on unemployment checks, Social Security, etc and along comes someone of this nature, who try to scam them. I believe it is just awful and wish someone could take them "out behind the barn".