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Is this a scam? or a real prize....
littlegoldfishie
Posts: 78 Forumite
Hello,
Just had a call from the people running this competition
http://www.coverlook-studios.com/?gc...FQoWEAodtgVo0A
Apparently I won second prize, and an go down to London for a photoshoot, free champagne, cocktails and picture etc. She asked me to pay a £30 deposit, to ensure I turn up for said photoshoot. At this point I said I was skint and could she call back after payday, which she agreed.
Has anyoneelse had any dealings? I am presuming that as soon as I get down there, they will try the hard sell and make me spend more money than what the prize consists of. Now if it was first prize, I wouldn't have hesistated, I'd love to spend another night in Central London.
Any advice, opionions ?
Thanks
Just had a call from the people running this competition
http://www.coverlook-studios.com/?gc...FQoWEAodtgVo0A
Apparently I won second prize, and an go down to London for a photoshoot, free champagne, cocktails and picture etc. She asked me to pay a £30 deposit, to ensure I turn up for said photoshoot. At this point I said I was skint and could she call back after payday, which she agreed.
Has anyoneelse had any dealings? I am presuming that as soon as I get down there, they will try the hard sell and make me spend more money than what the prize consists of. Now if it was first prize, I wouldn't have hesistated, I'd love to spend another night in Central London.
Any advice, opionions ?
Thanks
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Find out what the ACTUAL prize is. Is it just a photo shoot. In which case they may expect you to pay for a portfolio of pics at some expense. However you are not under any obligation to buy so enjoy yourself!Dirty Cash- DEBT BATTLER:mad:0
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Real posts 12 & 13 on this thread:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=498456&highlight=coverlook0 -
Thanks for the replies.
I've just seen that post , Ta Catz, I know what you mean Dirtycash, but not sure I could tolerate the hardsell, that may be the norm. I'd either feel like a cockroach, stealing their hard earned time , or start windmilling. Either one not a good look, so I think i'll steer clear.
Thanks so much
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Please see my post on the original there is no closing date because this is a lead generating scam please please please beware!!!:eek:This website has changed my life latest win has been PPI reclaim worth £4,900 awarded by RBS0
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I have said this on another thread, they phoned me yesterday and told me I had won 1st prize but it was the same thing, photo's cocktails pampering etc and I could bring a friend but they wouldnt get photos taken, She asked for £30 deposit I said I wasnt interested and she put the phone down!! It is hard hard sell they have been going for years under different names.
What we see depends mainly on what we look for
"This will be mine in 2009" member 500 -
I had the same phone call as well today at about 6:30 pm. The girl said that I have won the second prize as well. £30 deposit alarmed me straight away.I love this forum and thank everybody who contributes to it!0
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why pay for somethine you have "won"?R.I.P TO THE MOST AMAZING MAN PUT ON THIS EARTH! MY DAD XX 13/03/2010 love and miss you so much xxjan wins, uki goodies,necklace, case wkd, thomas goodies, sterilizer, 2 pairs boot, earings0
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I would never send money
I got an email the other day from saying i had won millions but i didn't even read it
because i cant remember entering that competition.0
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