Subject: Robert, this email might change your holiday plans!
From: "Western Union" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:37:48 -0800

Action camera, digital watch, cash – what’s on your holiday list?

My WU® number: 565438638

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Hi Robert,

’Tis the season of giving and sending! In the spirit of holidays, we’re giving you a chance to win some great gifts or a cash prize!

In the My WU® Holiday Sweepstakes, you could win:

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One of three (3) GoPro® Action Cameras

•

One of four (4) Apple Watch® wrist wearable devices

•

One of ten (10) Fitbit® activity trackers

One lucky winner will get the grand prize of $1,000. Fanfare please!

Register for the sweepstakes** then use your My WU number to send a qualifying money transfer online at wu.com or with the Western Union® app through December 17, 2017. You’ll be automatically entered into our giveaway.

No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Subject to official rules below. Ends December 17, 2017.

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* There might be a discrepancy between the points balance displayed and your actual balance. You can always check your accurate points balance at http://www.wu.com/mywu.

** WESTERN UNION® “MY WU HOLIDAY SWEEPSTAKES”

OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE/TRANSACTION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

1. PROMOTION PERIOD: The Western Union My WU Holiday Sweepstakes (the “Promotion” or “Sweepstakes”) sponsored by Western Union Financial Services, Inc. (the “Sponsor”) begins at 12:00:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) on December 4, 2017 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on December 17, 2017 (the “Promotion Period”).

2. HOW TO ENTER: There are two ways to enter the Sweepstakes:

A. Automatic entry via a Western Union Money Transfer® transaction: Visit https://www.westernunion.com/mywu/us/holidaysweepstakes2017 (the “Website”), validate your My WU® membership and follow the instructions to register for the Sweepstakes. You will need to provide your last name and one of the following: your My WU Membership Number or your email address or your phone number. Then, make a qualifying Western Union Money Transfer® transaction at www.wu.com or via the WU App during the Promotion Period (a “Qualifying Transaction”) and you will automatically receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes. Western Union Money Transfer transactions initiated on the WU App and paid at an agent location will not be deemed a Qualifying Transaction. You must be registered at https://www.westernunion.com/mywu/us/holidaysweepstakes2017 in order for your Qualifying Transaction to garner an entry. Limit one entry per person.

To become a Western Union® My WU® member for free, visit www.mywu.com or call 1-877-984-0469 toll free to enroll. Once enrolled, you will receive your Western Union My WU® membership number, which can be used immediately to register and participate in the Sweepstakes.

B. E-mail Entry: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. If you wish to enter the Sweepstakes without making a Qualifying Transaction (as noted above), during the Promotion Period send an email to: [email-masked] with the subject line Western Union My WU Holiday Sweepstakes Entry Request. Within the body of your email please include your complete name, address, telephone number, MY WU membership number and email address. Your email entry must comply with the above instructions and be received by 11:59:59 PM ET on December 17, 2017 in order to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes. Proof of e-mailing does not constitute proof of delivery.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: There is a limit of one (1) Sweepstakes Entry per person/MY WU membership number, regardless of method of entry. All entries must be received by 11:59:59 PM ET on December 17, 2017 to be eligible. A transaction-based entry will not increase your chances of winning. By entering, Entrant acknowledges compliance with these Official Rules including all eligibility requirements. Sponsor and its affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, Agents and employees are not liable for lost, late, stolen, illegible, delayed, garbled or misdirected entries; technical hardware or software failures of any kind; lost or unavailable network connections; failed, incomplete, or damaged transactions; or for garbled or delayed computer transmissions even if the foregoing limits an entrant’s ability to participate in the Sweepstakes in any way or to win. Sponsor and its affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, Agents and employees are not responsible for any problems or the technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail on account of technical problems or traffic congestion, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to entrant’s or any person’s computer or other property relating to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in connection with the Sweepstakes.

3. ELIGIBILITY: Sweepstakes is open only to legal U.S. residents (having a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Social Security Number (SSN)) who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Employees of Sponsor, its Agents, Sweepstakes Administrator, their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, or any other suppliers to Western Union (collectively “Released Parties”) and their immediate families and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate. All Federal, State and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law. If a winner is deemed a minor in his/her state of residence, prize will be awarded in the name of the winner’s parent or legal guardian.

4. PRIVACY: The personal information you submit when you enter the Sweepstakes is collected by Sponsor and will be subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Statement (the “Statement”). Sponsor may disclose your personal information to third parties as explained in the Statement. To obtain a copy of the Statement, visit Sponsor’s website at www.westernunion.com or call 1-800-562-2598 and ask for a copy of Sponsor’s Privacy Statement. Information disclosed may include financial background; identification, such as name and address; transaction information; and other information relating to financial matters. Recipients may include financial institutions; retailers; companies that process transactions or provide other services for Sponsor; government agencies; and direct marketers. You may opt out of (direct Sponsor not to make) certain disclosures. If you do not opt out, Sponsor will assume that you agree that your information may be used as the Statement describes. To opt out, call 1-800-562-2598.

5. AVAILABLE PRIZES AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUES (“ARV”): A total of 18 prizes with a total approximate retail value of $4,695.47 are available to be won as follows:

Level Quantity Offered Description ARV of Each
Prizes Grand 1 $1,000 check $1,000.00
First 3 GoPro® action camera $399.99
Second 4 Apple Watch® wrist wearable device $249.00
Third 10 Fitbit® activity tracker $149.95

Level

Quantity

Description

ARV of Each

Grand prize

1

$1,000 check

$1,000

First place

3

GoPro® action camera

$399.99

Second place

4

Apple Watch® wrist wearable device

$249.00

Third place

10

Fitbit® activity tracker

$149.95

No substitution or transfer of any prize permitted, except that Sponsor may in its discretion substitute a prize of equal or greater value. Limit one prize per person/household. All taxes and other expenses related to the acceptance and use of the prize not specified herein, including without limitation, income taxes, associated with the prize and its receipt are the sole responsibility of the winner. Total number of Prizes awarded for the entire Promotion, not to exceed eighteen (18). Prizes consist of only the items specifically listed as part of the prize. The Prizes shall not be subject to any dispute or claim whatsoever and they shall not be transferable. All prizes will be awarded provided a sufficient number of qualified eligible entries are received.

6. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: Potential winners will be selected in a random drawing conducted on or about January 2, 2018 by Marden-Kane, Inc., the Sweepstakes Administrator, from all eligible Automatic entries and Email entries received during the Promotion Period. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible Automatic entries and Email entries received during the Promotion Period. Potential prize winners will be called on the telephone by Marden-Kane, Inc. between 9AM and 5PM ET on/about January 3, 2018. If the potential winner is not at home when he/she is called, Marden-Kane will endeavor to leave a message for the potential winner to call back to either accept or decline the prize. If Marden-Kane does not receive a return call and an oral confirmation that they are accepting the prize within 24 hours from the time the first call is placed to the potential winner, or if the phone number called is not in service, disconnected, does not belong to the potential winner or phone called is not able to accept voice mail messages the prize may be forfeited and at Sponsor’s discretion, awarded to an alternate potential winner. Sponsor is not responsible for suspended or discontinued phone service or a change of address/email which may result in a potential winner not receiving an initial prize notification. When a potential winner accepts the prize and the Administrator confirms the potential winner’s valid email address/mailing address, the potential winner will receive written confirmation via email/fax/overnight courier and will be required to complete & sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release and, where permissible, a Publicity Release; potential Grand Prize winner must also complete & sign an IRS Form W-9 (collectively the “Documents”). All completed Documents must be returned within seven (7) days from the date on the notification email/fax/letter or the prize will be forfeited and an alternate potential winner will be selected. In the event of non-compliance with these Official Rules, or if the prize or prize notification is unclaimed or returned as undeliverable, the prize will be forfeited and at Sponsor’s discretion, awarded to an alternate potential winner.

GENERAL: Prizes will be shipped to confirmed winners within approximately 4 to 6 weeks after confirmation/verification is completed. The Sponsor shall have no responsibility or obligation to any participant who is unable to accept or utilize the prize as described herein. Sponsor is not responsible for damage to a prize or loss of a prize after the prize has been delivered to the confirmed winner. Actual prize may vary from what is advertised or displayed. The Prize will be awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied offered by Sponsor. Any and all guarantees and warranties for a merchandise prize, if any, are subject to the respective manufacturer’s terms and conditions, and winner agrees to look solely to such manufacturer for any such warranty or guarantee claim. Sponsor makes no warranties, and hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, concerning any prize furnished by third parties in connection with the Sweepstakes. In addition any and all Brands named within the Prize offering above are not participants in or a sponsor of this Promotion. In no event will Sponsor provide any additional compensation to any Participant other than prize being offered for participation in this Sweepstakes. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for Sponsor and its agencies to use winner’s name and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. By accepting a prize, winner agrees to hold Sponsor, its Agents, Sweepstakes Administrators, their affiliates, subsidiaries and their respective directors, officers, employees and assigns, harmless against any and all claims and liability arising out of the acceptance, possession, use, misuse or nonuse of prize. Entrants/winners (and parent/legal guardian if Entrant/winner is a minor in his/her state of residence) assume all liability and agree to release, discharge and hold harmless Released Parties from and against any and all liability for any injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in this promotion or use or redemption of any prize. By participating in this promotion entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sweepstakes Administrators which shall be final and binding. Sponsor not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Sweepstakes or in the announcement of the prizes. This Sweepstakes and these Official Rules shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Colorado without regard to its principles of conflicts of law. Jurisdiction and venue shall be solely within the State of Colorado.

NOTICE TO ENTRANTS: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. The Sponsor and its Agents are not responsible for any (i) incorrect announcements of any kind, (ii) technical hardware or software failures of any kind, including any injury or damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in or experiencing any materials in connection with the promotion, (iii) lost or unavailable network connections, or (iv) failed, incomplete, garbled, or delayed computer transmission that may limit a user’s ability to participate in the Sweepstakes. The Sponsor assumes no responsibility for undeliverable emails resulting from any form of active or passive email filtering by a user’s Internet service provider and/or email client or for insufficient space in user’s email account to receive email messages. Sponsor and its agencies are not responsible for Entries not received due to lost, failed delayed or interrupted connections or miscommunications, or to other electronic malfunctions, delays, or errors of any kind in the transmission or receipt of Entries. Sponsor is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate Entry information, whether caused by any human or technological error that may occur in the processing of Entries in this Sweepstakes. Any other attempted form of Entry not specified herein is prohibited; no automatic, programmed; robotic or similar means of entry are permitted. The Sponsor reserves the right to cancel or modify the Sweepstakes if fraud, misconduct, or technical failures destroy the integrity of the Sweepstakes or if a computer virus, bug, or other technical problem corrupts the administration or security of the Sweepstakes as determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion. In the event a dispute arises regarding the specific individual entitled to receive a prize, Entry will be declared made by the person assigned to the My WU membership number associated with the registered Entrant. In the event the Sweepstakes is terminated, a notice will be posted and all eligible Entries received prior to termination will be included in a random drawing to award the prizes. Proof of submitting entries will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by the Sponsor. All entries become the property of the Sweepstakes Sponsor and will not be returned. The Sponsor reserves the right to prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected or if the individual fails to comply with any requirement of participation as stated herein or with any provision in these Official Rules.

7. WINNERS LIST AND OFFICIAL RULES: For the names of winners, available after February 2, 2018, or the Official Rules, visit https://www.westernunion.com/mywu/us/holidaysweepstakes2017.

SPONSOR: Western Union Financial Services, Inc., 12500 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112.

ADMINISTRATOR: Marden-Kane, Inc., 575 Underhill Blvd., Suite 222, Syosset, NY 11791.

Apple and Fitbit, Inc. are not participants in or a sponsor/co-sponsor of this Promotion, and have not endorsed, nor are they affiliated in any way with, this Promotion. Fitbit® is a registered trademark of Fitbit, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries.
This product and/or service is not affiliated with, endorsed by or in any way associated with GoPro, Inc. or its products and services. GoPro, HERO, Karma, Session and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. GoPro, Inc. is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.

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