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Have I won???
kevandkeira
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I recieved this email today:
Make room, your new Plasma TV is on its way. On us
Thursday, 26 February, 2009 1:17 PM
From:
"PlasmaTVUK" <PlasmaTVUK@StomachGather.com>
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Postal Removals L2-M, 27881 La Paz Road Suite G-285, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 [/FONT]
Is this genuine, I have entered alot of competions & at least 3 have been for tv's.
Thankyou
Make room, your new Plasma TV is on its way. On us
Thursday, 26 February, 2009 1:17 PM
From:
"PlasmaTVUK" <PlasmaTVUK@StomachGather.com>
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[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvitica,Tahoma,sans-serif]Make room, your new Plasma TV is on its way. On us[/FONT]
To unsubscribe from future advertisements from MyConsumerRewards.co.uk, go to: http://MLcgeijemcifBH.StomachGather.com/t.asp?a=c&u=214919506&s=2595&e=264894
I-Deal Direct Interactive, LLC | 27 North Wacker Dr., #623 | Chicago, IL 60606-3203
SUMMARY OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. To receive the reward you must: 1) be a U.K. resident at least 18 years of age or older; 2) register with valid information; 3) complete the following reward offers: 2 Silver offers, 2 Gold offers, and 2 Platinum offers (Available reward offers will vary. Some reward offers require a purchase. Credit card offers may require you to activate the card by making a purchase, transferring a balance or taking a cash advance.); 4) refer 2 unique household that also completes the program requirements; and 5) follow the redemption instructions. All program requirements must be completed within 60 days of the date of registration. Please visit our website to read the complete Terms & Conditions.
MyConsumerRewards.co.uk is an independent reward program for consumers and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any of the listed products or retailers. Trademarks, service marks, logos, and/or domain names (including, without limitation, the individual names of products and retailers) are the property of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2008 MyConsumerRewards.co.uk, an I-Deal Direct Interactive, LLC website. All rights reserved.
I-Deal Direct Interactive, LLC | 27 North Wacker Dr., #623 | Chicago, IL 60606-3203
SUMMARY OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. To receive the reward you must: 1) be a U.K. resident at least 18 years of age or older; 2) register with valid information; 3) complete the following reward offers: 2 Silver offers, 2 Gold offers, and 2 Platinum offers (Available reward offers will vary. Some reward offers require a purchase. Credit card offers may require you to activate the card by making a purchase, transferring a balance or taking a cash advance.); 4) refer 2 unique household that also completes the program requirements; and 5) follow the redemption instructions. All program requirements must be completed within 60 days of the date of registration. Please visit our website to read the complete Terms & Conditions.
MyConsumerRewards.co.uk is an independent reward program for consumers and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any of the listed products or retailers. Trademarks, service marks, logos, and/or domain names (including, without limitation, the individual names of products and retailers) are the property of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2008 MyConsumerRewards.co.uk, an I-Deal Direct Interactive, LLC website. All rights reserved.
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Postal Removals L2-M, 27881 La Paz Road Suite G-285, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 [/FONT]
Is this genuine, I have entered alot of competions & at least 3 have been for tv's.
Thankyou
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Looks uber spammy to me!
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I had the same the other day,I just deleted it
Katie
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I'm no expert, but I have to agree that it looks dodgy. Sorry.Eleventh Heaven No. 321
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Sounds very much like a scam to me - sorry.0
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So how do you know if a prize is genuine or not, so that I dont get duped in the future0
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To receive the reward you must: 1) be a U.K. resident at least 18 years of age or older; 2) register with valid information; 3) complete the following reward offers: 2 Silver offers, 2 Gold offers, and 2 Platinum offers (Available reward offers will vary. Some reward offers require a purchase. Credit card offers may require you to activate the card by making a purchase, transferring a balance or taking a cash advance.); 4) refer 2 unique household that also completes the program requirements; and 5) follow the redemption instructions. All program requirements must be completed within 60 days of the date of registration. Please visit our website to read the complete Terms & Conditions.
This bit is the giveawaySealed Pot Challenge Member 1216 -
2011 Total - £526.62
2012 Total - £503.870 -
Double postSealed Pot Challenge Member 1216 -
2011 Total - £526.62
2012 Total - £503.870 -
Note to self...READ THE SMALL PRINT.
Was a very obvious giveaway after reading that.
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The part which would alert me to a scam is this:kevandkeira wrote: »So how do you know if a prize is genuine or not, so that I dont get duped in the future
Genuine prizes don't usually come with conditions attached except maybe agreeing to some publicity.SUMMARY OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. To receive the reward you must: 1) be a U.K. resident at least 18 years of age or older; 2) register with valid information; 3) complete the following reward offers: 2 Silver offers, 2 Gold offers, and 2 Platinum offers (Available reward offers will vary. Some reward offers require a purchase. Credit card offers may require you to activate the card by making a purchase, transferring a balance or taking a cash advance.); 4) refer 2 unique household that also completes the program requirements; and 5) follow the redemption instructions. All program requirements must be completed within 60 days of the date of registration. Please visit our website to read the complete Terms & Conditions.
My Consumer is also on the 'Spam' list so people tend to stay clear because they just sell your email address and you get bombarded with spam. If I was you, I'd click on the link to remove your address from the publisher's list.2017 Wins: £200 (Total since 2008: £43,827! :shocked:)Best wins: £5000 with ITV :eek:, Trips to New York fashion week/Malta/Lake Como/Paris/London/St Mellion spa, iPhones, iPad, TVs, vouchers
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