it's for tax purposes. usually when you win something over a certain amount, you are responsible for any taxes that may incurr...

 

I fly about 5 or 6 times a year, and have never been asked for my SSN when buying plane tickets, or checking in at the airport.

Also, why the eff would the possibly need to know the name of my employer and their address?

 

Registered!!!

Alabama folks holla at me! ScioNRG folks holla, too!

 

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ratt- i was skeptical too about the inof, who knows. but i dont have anyhting identify theifs would want ... i am too poor ;) seriously though I would hope because it is through scion, that everything is on the up and up.

Darren, can we get any clarification on any of this?

 

Any time you win a prize it has to be reported to the IRS. Scion is legally obligated to inform them that you won a prize and if you don't include your SS# you will not be able to go.

 

yeah i think a few answers to these questions from scion or this other company would go a long way here.

Employer name? Well you could just put unemployed and be done with it, not so easy with your SSN tho.

 

That makes sense! Thank you 2azn4u!

 

Hey, I said it, too!

 

OK, the tax thing I can understand. The trip is valued at $1000, the IRS considers that taxable income. Fine. But employer name and address???

 

Thats so when you have such a good time in Miami, and want to stay there, they are going to do you the courtesy of informing your employer you arent coming back!

 

Sorry, I was writing it while you were saying it! Thank you everyone who contributed to the solution of the discussion!

 

they got me on that one...

i'm not concerned though..like someone else said..I'm poor too.

 

i travel a few time, but always oout of the US...i've always had to give it...


but the tax thing make the most sense because the retail value of the package is $1,020.00

 

rattmobbins.... chill out man. It'll be okay, really it will.

As much as the Site Admin, Scionlife, looks like he'd scam SS#s (lol), I dont' think he'd go about it so publicly on his powerhouse of a website or team up with someone else so that they may do it.

 

MIAMI here i COME....

 

Just RSVP'ed. Will be mailing forms in soon.

 

I'm not sure about employer name and address, either. But whatever. Say you are unemployed if you want.

I can tell you guys that this is LEGITIMATE! Beyond Marketing Group is one of the two primary marketing companies they use to advertise Scion in "the underground". Malbon Farms is the other, and Attik produces their TV ads. I have been in communication with one of the owners of Beyond the entire time. They are also the company that did our Scion Release Golf Tournament contest and everyone that went had a great time. No one's identity was stolen.

Let me repeat. THIS IS THE REAL DEAL. Fill out the form and mail in your release. You do that (and you are on the list, derrr) and you are going to Miami in December.

As for those of you that don't have much cash to spare. The prize will be reported as taxable income, which means that you will have "earned" $1000 more in 2006 than otherwise. If this is a concern then you may refuse the prize by not RSVPing. It isn't going to affect your taxes much, you would have to be crazy to skip it.

Also, when you check into the hotel they are going to need a credit card. This is for incedentals (long distance, **** flicks, etc) and in case you cause any damage to the room. The actual room cost and taxes will be paid by Scion.

scion.com/miami HAS BEEN MENTIONED on this site. In fact, to win at all you had to go there! Go to the front page of ScionLife, click on the GIANT MIAMI banner right in the middle at the top. There will be a graphic on the next page that you had to click on to sign up. Check the URL. it is scion.com/miami

Whew.

I know that it seems too good to be true, but Scion wants to make this an event to remember!

 

i did already ... thannnnk you bro!!!!

 

I'm certainly no rich _____, but I got a mortgage, a car loan, and a few credit cards with large-ish limits that have allowed me to build up a pretty decent credit history. Perfect for someone who wants to steal my info and rack up tons of charges.