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ipodprizedraw

I got an email today saying I've won an ipod (I've been singed up to ipodprizedraw.com for a long time).

But they are based in America and are asking for a photocopy of my driver's license/passport to veryify my age, and another picture. I was wondering if anyone knows if they are legitimate? I've been searching around on the web but haven't found out much as yet.
Dec wins: ipod touch, £600 shopping trip Jan wins: £20 book vouchers, Live Lounge 3

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  • dogcat_2
    dogcat_2 Posts: 21,401 Forumite
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    mmm. Sounds a bit dodgy to me. I don't think I would bother. If you've won it - then you've won it!
  • buzylizzy
    buzylizzy Posts: 9,454 Forumite
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    I won some books from america and all they asked for was my postal address it would worry me sending any other details :(
  • tomq_2
    tomq_2 Posts: 119 Forumite
    If you have scanner, scan your passport and use Paint to erase any information you dont wanna give, like passport serial number or place of birth..etc. and then send that to them explaining why you did it.
  • I don't have a scanner, so I think I might leave it just incase. Thanks anyway.
    Dec wins: ipod touch, £600 shopping trip Jan wins: £20 book vouchers, Live Lounge 3
  • cathyj
    cathyj Posts: 16,473 Forumite
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    Congratulations on your win
    2009 WINS £4404.06 2010 Wins £8812.56 2011 £11444.75
    Year challenge 2011 - 485/365
  • Tulip
    Tulip Posts: 29,324 Forumite
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    well done :T :T :T
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