not sure if this is a win or a scam

pixies13

Just had a phone call to say i had won a 7 night self catering holiday for 4 to either tenerife, costa del sol or the algarve. I didnt catch the name as i was not sure it was genuine. I have to pay flight supplements and insurance, but they wanted to no if i was a home owner and how much i earned. The holiday is valid for 18months but because there isnt an office nearby they are going to ring me later as they may be opening a office nearby shortly( very suspicious) as i would have to collect the documents and they cant be posted. any advice welcome.

gwendipops

Was it an 0161 number? I just had a call, literally 10 minutes ago from Club La Costa asking me if I was a home owner etc, and he mentioned something about a competition I'd entered. I googled the number and I think it's some kind of time share scam if it's the same people who called you. xx

THE4WHINGERS

i have had that call loads in last few weeks sure it is club costa i checked number it comes up on here on other posts : )

pixies13

it was 01268557600. I thought time share but was a bit unsure

malky_2

pixies13 wrote: »

it was 01268557600. I thought time share but was a bit unsure

Sounds like a scam to me

mollythewestie

Looks like scam I'm afraid:

http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/01268557600

Lots of reports on the link above of it being a timeshare type thing

EDIT: the whocallsme website is really useful, just type in the number of any suspicious phone calls and you can find who it is

bella165

from here http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/01268557600 This is a company called Club la Costa. They phoned me early December, even though I am on TPS, and asked a basic holiday questionnaire. I was caught off guard as I usually would not speak to unsolicited callers but they did not ask for any personal details so I answered the questions. Last week I got a call to say I had won a holiday and had to call 0800 988 9904 to claim my prize. I obviously didn't and now they keep ringing asking why I have not phoned the 0800 number. They do not seem to understand 'I am not interested'. Have complained to TPS but from reading other forums CLC do not care whether you are on TPS or not!

JimmyTheWig

Sounds like a time-share.
The only reason they wouldn't post the documents is that they want to see you in person. And they'd only want to do that if they want to give you the hard sell...

DUKE

Yeah timeshare unfortunately. They always ask if you're married & a home owner.... I usually ask them if I've definitely won a holiday & they usually say it's a TS.

enderit

Definitely scam!

soapyjoe

Yes definately a scam. Any genuine promoter wouldnt want to know if you're a homeowner or if you earn any money at all.

Disappointing for you tho , as us compers are always waiting for an exciting call about a prize. I've answered many a phone call with a cheery hello , only to end it with a miserable goodbye , when someone's tried to sell me yet another magazine or newspaper subscription.