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Is this a win or a scam?

I have recived a letter saying I had entered a competition some time ago and I have won a prize. BUT I have to phone an 0906 no to claim my prize. The letter us from ECRED18b, with a PO Box no!. Any ideas?
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  • sparky61
    sparky61 Posts: 10,422 Forumite
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    I'm not sure who they are but 0906 is a premium rate number = 60p per minute, if you put the full number here we can see what Google shows for it.
  • ecclesto
    ecclesto Posts: 272 Forumite
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    the phone no is 09061 584980. Thanks for your help
  • I can't imagine any legit competition asking you to ring a premium rate number to confirm a win. Hope I'm wrong but if it was me, I wouldn't be ringing that number.
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  • Treadway1
    Treadway1 Posts: 826 Forumite
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    I can't imagine any legit competition asking you to ring a premium rate number to confirm a win. Hope I'm wrong but if it was me, I wouldn't be ringing that number.

    I might, but only from work.... :rotfl:
  • debsy42
    debsy42 Posts: 1,758 Forumite
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    Some info here
    Just pop the number in the number checker :)

    PhonepayPlus has the following information about the number 09061584980.

    * The number offers a claim hotline. This is promoted through a scratch card that comes free in newspapers and magazinesand you use it with your telephone or mobile phone.
    * This service costs £1.50 per min (plus any phone network surcharges - check with your phone company for full details).

    If you would like to find out more about this service or have a question about it you should contact the company that provides this service which is listed below.

    McIntyre & Dodd Marketing Ltd
    Green Heys
    Walford Road
    Ross-on-Wye
    Herefordshire
    HR9 5PQ
    Tel: 01989 769 797
    ITV Winners Club #87 :eek:
  • ecclesto
    ecclesto Posts: 272 Forumite
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    Thanks for that. Got a land line no now. They are closed so will phone them from work tomorrow
  • debsy42
    debsy42 Posts: 1,758 Forumite
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    Hope it's something nice :)
    ITV Winners Club #87 :eek:
  • poodledoodledoo
    poodledoodledoo Posts: 2,001 Forumite
    I would say give it a miss.
    Thanks to everyone who posts comps, I love winning prizes big and small
    :A:A:A:A:A:A:A:A
  • Tulip
    Tulip Posts: 29,324 Forumite
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    I wouldnt do this at all
  • donnadoo515
    donnadoo515 Posts: 84 Forumite
    Tulip wrote: »
    I wouldnt do this at all

    I agree, but that's my opinion.
    Total Debt Amount June 2015:£14,034.22
    Which will come down the quickest...weight or debt??? :rotfl::rotfl:
    Debt free date 31st May 2025 (my 42nd Birthday :eek:)

    Proud to be dealing with my debts
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