[Jordan‏]

I was just informed today that I won a free trip to the Bahamas but to add a guest, it would be around $60 a night and $20 per person to register and I’m not even sure if plane costs are included in the trip, let alone if it’s even legit.

I entered a drawing in the mall a few months back and got a text with a picture of the slip I filled out with my information along with the name of the mall.

I really want to bring my boyfriend, but he’s a bit skeptical.

I’m excited but also stressed out, because if it is legit, then we’d need passports, we’d have to pack, figure out costs and so much more.

I don’t know their customs, laws, etiquette, or anything so it all just feels a bit overwhelming.

Any advice?

[Sue]

Why would you enter a drawing for a trip if you were not sure if it was legitimate.

Ask if you can get the cash value of the trip instead of going.

[Ramsay]

Check how much it will cost you in taxes. Might be cheaper to book. Trip on sale than this!

[Brenda]

Sounds like a scam. At best, it’s probably some type of time share promotion that will charge you for your guest and then you spend the entire trip having to listen to sales pitches, worse case it’s a full blown scam and you’ll just lose your money.

I wouldn’t even respond.

[Kathy]

Check with the sponsor of the contest to see if it’s legit and who won

[Kately]

You have to pay taxes and all kinds of nonsense. Just plan a trip, it’s not worth the hassle to be under obligation.

Not worth it.

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