Competitions Discussion Thread Part 9

giantmutantbroccoli

Hello!
First off, I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place, I couldn't see where else to put it.
Over the past three days I've been getting phone calls from bigprizedraw dot com. I just looked them up and they have a website but it looks pretty dodgy.
I've entered a lot of random competitions, but I am certain I have never used this site.
After three calls I still don't know why they're calling me. So far I've been asked about my phone, gas and electricity suppliers twice - the first time I was completely bewildered, said I didn't want to take part in a survey and hung up; the second time I just told them it's scottish power, and they hung up. Yesterday I was asked what my dream holiday would be - again I said I didn't want to take part in whatever this was, and I asked why they were asking me these things -and then they hung up. The connection is really bad and seems to be a call centre in India (just guessing from the accent and the trouble the guy had understanding me, and I had understanding him). It seems like some sort of scam to me, but I don't understand what they can get out of it - is it just market research? Or have I won something without realizing it? Or is it one of those scary things I saw on Watchdog a few years ago, where they record your voice saying "yes" or whatever, and use the recording to prove you've entered into a verbal contract to have something expensive supplied to you ?
Has anyone else been getting these calls?
Help!
x GMBroccoli

denmarkhse

I have had one of these calls too - asking where my dream destination was and then getting me to confirm my details that they already had! When I questioned them the guy got really defensive which lead me to think it was definately a scam - luckily I have had no more calls (yet) so hopefully it is the last I have heard of them!

sarbo

Hello all

I just tried to log in to the Daily Express website to enter a comp and got the following message:
Profile Has Been Suspended

Hello sarbo, unfortunately your MyEXPRESS profile is currently suspended.
Your profile may have been suspended for several reasons, including:
• Breach of our MyEXPRESS guidelines
• Breach of the Daily Express website Terms and Conditions
• Persistent complaints from other MyEXPRESS members regarding your conduct
I'm a bit surprised as all I ever do on there is enter competitions! Has anyone else experienced the same thing?
Cheers
sarbo

Barnabysue

That's a bit worrying isn't it? Have you contacted them to see what they have to say?

sarbo

Yep...I sent an email just before I posted here, so it will be interesting to see if they reply, cos I really haven't done any of the things they said! I'm a good girl, I am! lol

patgc

I received the following email this morning. Am i right in thinking its a scam ? has anyone else had one ?

Hi,

Panasonic would like to thank you for playing our Lumix World Golf game and entering the free prize draw.

We’re also pleased to inform you that following the random prize draw for completing 3 challenges you have won a Panasonic Bundle Bag (containing Leather Lumix case DMWD-CFS20-K, 2GB SD Card, Lumix branded Pen plus Panasonic Noise Cancelling Headphones) total worth approx £92. Congratulations.

Panasonic UK in Bracknell will arrange for delivery/collection of your prize but if you could email me confirmation of the following details you will be contacted by Panasonic in the next few days.

· Name, address and postcode
· Confirm your email address
· Daytime number we can reach you on

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kind regards

Melanie Wood

p.s. I work for the agency that designed and built the Lumix Golf game and have been asked by Panasonic to inform you of your win.




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sarbo

Oooh....that's impressive! I got a reply. They said:

Thanks for your email.

This is a technical error sometimes caused when we ban another forum member with an aol.com email address.

Your account should be active within the next few hours. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Kindest regards

The Web Team

PHEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Barnabysue

Did you enter the competition?

Someone else has posted HERE about the same prize, HTH

stressedaah30

looks legit to me

1984ReturnsForReal_2

Am i right in thinking its a scam ?

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I have PMd you my address, email them back & tell them you have moved.

I will let you know if its a scam.

Better safe than sorry.....








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