Most cash sweepstakes are scams, that should be your default assumption. Even the ones that actually pay out (with a one in many million chance) will use your information to try to sell you things, and sell your address to advertisers.
No, they are not a scam. As far as I can tell, they are legitimate.
Try to cash the sucker
Probably a scam. But by all means, let them mail you any check they like, then take it to the bank and see if it clears. However, if they tell you of a small "fee" for taxes, processing or administrative costs - or anything else - do NOT do it! No legitimate lottery has you pay to pick up the prize.
I have invested and received money from this institution so I would hope so, why would this even come up? Do tell.
Poor grammar is one sign of a scam. Any legitimate business will proofread items that represent the business' image to the public. A deal that you can't take the time to think about is also indicative of a scam--something like "buy it NOW, or you'll miss out." If it is too good to be true, it is scam. Nobody wants you to be rich or give you free.
The better question is why would you want to. Its a scam. If you want to buy gold, figure out what its worth. Learn to tell whats in it and pay cash for jewelry and resell it.
First check with the Better Business Bureau for a rating. Also see if you can find real customers that have had genuine success, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.
No, it is a scam. The number one way you can tell it is a scam is when you call the number provided on the website and try to press any of the number options to be directed to another extension the automated voice keeps playing and never directs you to any extension. Also, the contract agreement to pay wages for your time worked is never honored.
To tell if an online stock broker is legitimate check with the North American Securities Administrators Association. They keep track of all legitimate stock brokers.
To tell if some project is a scam, check to confirm if the project asks for money from the persons participating in it.
The best way to be able to tell if a tow service is legitimate is that it will have a DOT number on the door. If they do not I would be nervous trusting them to tow your vehicle.
sorry to tell you this but ain't gonna happen its a scam