We received a letter in the mail saying our daughter has been selected to participate in the Youth Pageant of America, and could be eligible for a $20,000 prize. We were provided with a choice of three interview times, and asked to dress as if we were going to an interview. My 12 year old was very excited, and I thought, well, what could it hurt to just go for an interview.
Well, they gave quite the song and dance, and had my daughter believing that she could be the next winner! However, she had to wait for a telephone call to let her know if she made it to the next level. Well, of course she got the phone call.
Unfortunately, I did not intercept the call, if I had, I would have politely declined. My daughter, on the other hand, was very excited. To move to the next level however, she needs to raise $480 from family, friends and local businesses. The company provides an entire script, letter and sheet to keep track of sponsors. Most of the very professional looking packet, is devoted to how to get the donations.
At this point, I have not been ripped off, because I am not allowing my daughter to participate (Yes, she thinks I am the worlds worst mother). But all the bells and whistles are just going off - this whole thing reads like a scam, and I very much want to know if anyone has experienced a rip off with this company.
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