Genuine Win?

Chesterlass

Hi all,

I've just received an email from WongaJames@Wonga.com to advise me that I've won £80 3rd Prize in their "Cmon Blackpool" comp. HOWEVER, they are asking me to confirm my bank details so they can pay the money into my bank. I don't feel comfortable doing this - has anyone else every done it? And is it genuine?? Thanks.

west18

Normally when you win money from a competition they will write you a cheque, in this instance it doesn't sound right to me. Have you searched the forum to see if you entered this competition they mention?

chloe1705

I do believe that wonga do direct bank transfer for comp wins.
Congratulations x

west18

I am proven wrong, congratulations on your win

Enterprise_1701C

It sounds strange, but you are not giving any more details than you would if you wrote a cheque so pretty safe. If you are uncomfortable with it, speak to your bank and tell them you are giving your details to them for a payment only and block any outgoing payments to them just in case.

Can you remember actually entering this competition, bearing in mind that some take months to give out the prizes?

surfboard2

chloe1705 wrote: »

I do believe that wonga do direct bank transfer for comp wins.
Congratulations x

Yes, i think this is the case too!

I remember someone asking the same question a while back!

ETA - Here's the thread: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3176332

Well Done

jaibaby

Yeah, Wonga pays direct into your account.

Congratulations!

Chesterlass

Thanks you all so much for your advice. I do remember entering this comp, and I occasionally google my name for wins and this did come up, but I thought nothing of it as I had not received an email yet. I feel much happier about giving them my details now - in fact, the money will be spent on the garden, if it ever stops raining!!! Cheers!:D

brook_son

well done on the win.

elizabethp

Well done

MariaT41

Glad to hear it's a genuine win! Well done!