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Gleam Ban
This morning I tried to enter a Gleam competition and got a message saying "Sorry, you're creating too many entries; try again later" Looking at the Gleam website, they seem to suggest that this is a ban (possibly temporary but it doesn't specify) due to using scripts or other entry mechanisms that trip their fraud…
British Breakaway holidays
We have been advised we are runners up in a holiday competition in second place in an Instagram competition we entered last week. We have won two nights in a four star hotel but the voice mail we received says we have to pay and pre book breakfast now. Is this a scam?
Beware of a scam
There are currently competitions running on instagram to win a mini break. These companies are not ICO registered (meaning they can steal and do as they wish with your personal information) they are also not legally registered with the government. Their addresses are “scammers paradise” please fully check anything like…
FB find compers link not working
Hi, I have clicked on various of the above in posts, but the link appears to be broken, could do with some friends to tag on FB. Good luck everyone.
Which comp did I win??
Hi, I was hoping someone could help? I received a cheque for £100 today from Future Publishing Ltd. I havent had any email to say I'd won anything or a letter accompanying the cheque. The reference says: "Mar22-026 CHAT fill me in winner". Really happy with the win - im just curious what competition it is I actually won! 😄…
Post in Game Over too early
Love It 840 magazine is in Game Over but doesn't expire till 21 April. Don't think many folks have seen it. E: 21/04 Love It Magazine Issue 840 — MoneySavingExpert Forum Is someone able to move it to Competitions Time? Thanks in advance
Competitions Board Guides
If you need to contact a Board Guide to merge, delete or move a thread, these are the volunteers who can help. Please note at least one of us is a frontline NHS worker, so probably occupied elsewhere currently. Misslayed, @I_Love_comps, sarah1972 @Glad
Serach by ones you haven't seen
Hi Is it possible to filter out all posts where I have already ticked (for entered) or crossed (for skipped). Ie only see the ones I haven't decided on yet? Thanks
LikeWow - How long to wait before "subscribing again"
I'm all but ready to give up on LikeWow as there seems to be a waiting period between entering competitions! As soon as I enter one, I go to enter another it and tells me I have to wait "some time" before subscribing again. Does anyone else get this and how long exactly is "some time?"
Sunday Mail Easter egg comp
Found 5 out of 6 but can't find the yellow vertical stripped egg Any idea of the page and letter Thanks in advance
Raffall
Is anyone having problems with the Free Entries into the Raffall site. I have had dozens of entries just ignored over the last 3 months, (prior to this I used to get entered), I have raised it with them and they just say they probably didn't receive them. I do not want to keep wasting stamps and time if they are no longer…
What? No Humminigbird Hunt!
I've just realised we haven't had the usual Topcashback Easter Hummingbird Hunt this year. Maybethe cost-of-living crisis is affecting them too.
Not a comp... but sharing in case of interest to TopCashback enthusiasts! (ends 18/04)
Buy an Easter egg or Easter eggs totalling £1.50 at any UK store, upload the receipt, and get £1.50 cashback. https://www.topcashback.co.uk/SnapAndSave/upload/5363 (It's more than I've ever won on their hummingbird comps and much less time-consuming!)
LitterLotto
I saw that LitterLotto was posted a few days ago - I was just wondering if anyone has won anything through the app on here? I collected quite a lot of litter so far but have not won any spot prizes - I've at least cleaned a bit if nothing comes of it but was interested to know if anyone else has won something :smile:
When entering on Instagram does anyone else get this?
Try again later "We limit how often you can do certain things on Instagram to protect our community". Tell us if you think that we've made a mistake. Happening on almost every comp I enter on IG and even on the first comment. I keep reporting it but it doesnt help.
Using separate account for entering instagram comps - not winning anything
I use my photography account (@beth_captures) to enter insta comps because I don’t want to have to follow multiple accounts on my personal one. I enter comps everyday but haven’t won anything on there for well over a year and think the reason may be that my account doesn’t look very genuine. Does anyone have any tips for…
If you could change one thing about MSE's comping forum what would it be?
Well, apart from a forum that works. I think that's a given! For me it would have to be the addition of a sub-forum for social media only comps. I can't be the only MSEr who gets fed up of trawling through what seems like endless Instagram, Facebook and Twitter comps to get to the ones that are of interest, can I?
Missing Real People prize
I was notified of a prize win from Real People magazine, and it said they would aim to pay within 10m weeks. 10 weeks is up, and no payment. The email address it was sent from bounces back undelivered now. I know the magazine has closed but surely they must honor the prizes. Who should I contact? Does anyone have a contact…
Missed a call from ITV - will they call back?
I just missed a call! Googled the number and it’s ITV competitions. I tried calling back but it’s an outgoing number only. Will they call me again or have I missed the ship now?
We knew it was coming, but it still feels sad
"Ideal Home Competitions has been shut down. " Now closed for good.

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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