Competitions Discussion Thread Part 13

purplecatlover

weeowens an awful lot of the twitter and facebook comps dont make it onto here so most of them you wont risk duping :cool: though i still dont enter the ones i see unless i have time and inclination to search here and post here if they not here just in case:rotfl:

beffffff and i are adding the one day entry only ones to the list in dailies, as we find them and have time to post them. due to the fuss about them being direct linked im not adding them until they are posted any more so there are still heaps that are missing especially twitter tuesday and facebook friday comps:(

course if anybody else was to post them that would be great

thetoothfairy wrote: »

FYI Re Facebook comps.....just thought this might be of interest: the do's and don't of FB inc rules about competitions - it's aimed at those running FB pages, but talks about dual profiles etc...

http://www.buildalittlebiz.com/blog/2010/11/28/the-cans-cannots-of-facebook-plus-some-dos-donts-too.html

thanks for that interesting reading

this one

you CANNOT ask people to like a status update, tag photos, upload photos, update their status, leave a comment, or write on your page wall to enter a promotion

is followed oh so well isnt it :rotfl:

Purpleshoes

giorgi wrote: »

I got a phone call yesterday to say i had won a cruise and to press 2 to continue. I hung up as i did not believe it was genuine but as I am new to comping, I am doubting myself as I am unaware of the scams out there and i have entered a cruise comp recently. Surely its not genuine though right???

Hiyah Giorgi, if it was automated I wouldn't worry about it. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be genuine. If it is a real win people are usually nice enough to call you in person or email you.

gerturdeanna

Just checking my avater has changed - hope it brings me luck!!

Gert xx

joolsybools

Hi all,
I have noticed more and more facebook comps and was thinking about setting up a new facebook ID just for doing these. I think I remember reading a while ago that others had done this and were befriending each other. I've done a search and can't really find much about this, does anyone know who is on or where I can find out more please?

purplecatlover

daily twitter comp on pocket gamer, win an android pin badge. i dont have time to search and post now so if someone else would like to?

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Android/Android/news.asp?c=27669&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PocketGamerLatestNews+%28Pocket+Gamer+-+Latest+news%29&utm_content=FaceBook

thanks

Amilucky?

purplecatlover wrote: »

daily twitter comp on pocket gamer, win an android pin badge. i dont have time to search and post now so if someone else would like to?

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Android/Android/news.asp?c=27669&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PocketGamerLatestNews+%28Pocket+Gamer+-+Latest+news%29&utm_content=FaceBook

thanks

Posted for you pcl
E: 12/03 ? (daily) Win a limited edition Android pin badge (Twitter)

Best of Luck

Chyna-s

joolsybools wrote: »

Hi all,
I have noticed more and more facebook comps and was thinking about setting up a new facebook ID just for doing these. I think I remember reading a while ago that others had done this and were befriending each other. I've done a search and can't really find much about this, does anyone know who is on or where I can find out more please?

This thread in IWIWIW might help you.

Facebook Competitions

toniq

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• Above all, be vigilant. Provided you take simple steps to protect yourself, internet shopping is both
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Please be assured that we will never contact you or send emails asking you to provide personal information or to confirm your security details online. We would strongly advise you not to respond to any emails or websites that ask you to do so. If you are asked to do so by someone claiming to represent Look Again, it is not a legitimate request and you should not respond or provide any information to them. Please refer to the online safety advice, below.

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For advice on how to protect your identity online and to identify potentially fraudulent websites or emails we strongly recommend you visit Get Safe Online, a highly informative UK government-backed website with advice on what to do to avoid online fraud. Their website address is*removed link*

If you suspect that you have received a “phishing” or hoax email you should delete it immediately without responding.

If you have any concerns or questions please click on the “security” link on our homepage at *personal link*and follow the link to “internet security” where you will find more information and frequently asked questions. If you don’t find the answer to your question there, please do not hesitate to contact us free of charge on 0800 313 313*. Lines are open every day between 8am and 8pm. Please note this line is only open for enquiries about data security matters and will remain in place until the end of March 2011.

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Edit: have removed links as they contain my email

marialionza

Dear Ms Lopez,

IMPORTANT: Internet Security Warning

This letter is important and requires your immediate attention.
Please read it carefully.

We have recently been informed by one of our service providers that information used to contact customers on our behalf has been improperly accessed by a third party. As a consequence of this attack, information relating to prospective shoppers was accessed using our service provider’s computer systems. Limited information was accessed, consisting of title, name and email address. Postal address information, required by those who commit credit fraud, was not amongst the affected data. Please be assured that at no time were our own computer systems accessed.

Immediate steps have been taken to prevent a reoccurrence and criminal investigations are ongoing.

We use this service provider to send emails to customers and prospective customers on our behalf. This attack involved data held on behalf of a number of internationally-known brand names which are based all over the world. Whilst the attack was not targeted at UK businesses, a number of UK firms have been affected, including Grattan.

It is not known how many such incidents there are globally but, as a responsible business, we expect our service providers to inform us in the event of a successful attack. We believe it is right to tell you when such an attack happens and to give practical guidance on how to protect yourself.

As a consequence of this, it is necessary to warn our customers of the potential risks they might face, and to help all our customers protect themselves in the future. Industry experts report that attacks such as the one we describe are becoming more frequent and increasingly sophisticated. "Phishing" or hoax emails to individuals are becoming increasingly commonplace. The individuals behind this type of criminal activity may try to obtain personal and credit or debit card details by impersonating well known brands. They may use illegally-obtained information to encourage future victims to disclose further information that will enable them to target, for example, their victim’s bank account.

What do I need to do?

• Make sure your computer has current anti-virus and anti-spyware software.

• Ensure you have up to date firewall software.

• Always install the latest security upgrades.

• Carry out regular scans of your computer.

• Change your passwords regularly.

• Always be careful about disclosing your personal details.

• Visit our website and click on the “security” link. Full details are below.

• Be as well informed as you can be. Please see “Online Safety Advice”, below.

• Above all, be vigilant. Provided you take simple steps to protect yourself, internet shopping is both
convenient and safe.

Please be assured that we will never contact you or send emails asking you to provide personal information or to confirm your security details online. We would strongly advise you not to respond to any emails or websites that ask you to do so. If you are asked to do so by someone claiming to represent Grattan, it is not a legitimate request and you should not respond or provide any information to them. Please refer to the online safety advice, below.

Online Safety Advice

For advice on how to protect your identity online and to identify potentially fraudulent websites or emails we strongly recommend you visit Get Safe Online, a highly informative UK government-backed website with advice on what to do to avoid online fraud. Their website address is https://www.getsafeonline.org.

If you suspect that you have received a “phishing” or hoax email you should delete it immediately without responding.

If you have any concerns or questions please click on the “security” link on our homepage at https://www.grattan.co.uk and follow the link to “internet security” where you will find more information and frequently asked questions. If you don’t find the answer to your question there, please do not hesitate to contact us free of charge on 0800 313 313*. Lines are open every day between 8am and 8pm. Please note this line is only open for enquiries about data security matters and will remain in place until the end of March 2011.

Your online security is important to all of us and Grattan is committed to the fight against online crime.

avelte

got the same one,from grattan says