I had a voice mail when I came into the office today from a Carmen, saying "we've been trying to reach you for some time - you may have won a Ford Explorer." I don't need to call back - here's what will happen:

• I will be told the exciting news that I could win one of three "fabulous prizes." Perhaps an Explorer, cash or electronics, like a cool TV.
• My wife and I will be given a free weekend at a hotel, likely in Branson.
• During that weekend, all we have to do is attend a 90-minute sales presentation, likely on a travel club or a timeshare.
• After that, we'll find out which of the three prizes we've won.

The 90-minute presentation is the key. You can read about these in our encyclopedia under travel club or timeshares. These are often high-pressure sales situations. The Attorney General gets frequent complaints about their tactics, including the fact that many of these operators will physically block the exit and not let consumers out.