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IS this a scam?

I have just got home to an automated voice message on my phone from Rachel at rewards saying I have won a holiday to Cancun and to press 1 to claim my prize.

Has anyone else had this and does anyone know if this is a scam?

Comments

  • Zebedeee
    Zebedeee Posts: 949 Forumite
    Ooh, I think it is a scam. Pressing 1 puts you through to a premium rate number I believe. And then they fleece you.
  • Thanks for your quick response
  • I've always been of the opinion that if a prize is genuine, they will want to speak to you in person and NEVER from a call centre :)
    Thanks to everyone who posts comps, I love winning prizes big and small
    :A:A:A:A:A:A:A:A
  • I recieved this phonecall last week amd guessed it was a scam so just hung up.
    Competition wins...:j

    July: Face painting kit, Gourmet Meal Kit for two, Family Tickets to Paultons Park August: Elizabeth Arden Goody Bag £45, £15 i-tune voucher September: 8 meg i-pod, loreal conditioner, nivea for men set, Zoey 101 necklace October: John Frieda products,
  • yeah it is a scam as zebedee said when you press 1 it charges you a fourtune x x
    dec wins: thomas and friends goody bag worth £60
    jan wins: a big fat 0
    Feb wins: waitrose cheese plate £15??,champneys mum 2 be spa day worth £135
  • Got one of these today. My husband answered thank goodness he ignored it.
    2012
    January. Harry Potter Box Set and DAB radio.:D
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