"Win a million with emerald ticket" - fake? help..

MercilessKiller

Hi sorry don't know where to post so hoping someone can help.

In glamour magazine there was one of these envelopes with "Look inside for a special Emerald Ticket worth £1 Million cash!

Opened it up and hey presto, its there with a word on that obviously ringing a premium line will tell you what your prize is.

However, I read through the prizes and T&C's and i can't find anything to say that you have to put up money for any of the prizes or they aren't what they seem so I was hoping you could help! (to convince the girly..)

First the emerald prizes:
- £1,000,000 Cash
- £100,000 Cash
- Audi TT OR £25,000 Cash
-Your mortgage or rent paid for a year
- Disneyland Paris weekend break for 4
-Phillips Flat Screen TV
-Digital Camera
-£250 Cash
-Free Groceries for a Year
-£100 Cash

And the terms and conditions?:

"Rules: Closing date: 31/03/07. Promo unconnected with publication. You can contact Customer Services by post at address below, online at https://www.purelycreative.com or on (UK) 08700500755 or <irish number> (ROI) with any technical queries (24 hours - live service Mon-Fri 9am-6pm). For winners list/full rules send SAE by post. For a claim number by post write to Dept PCN, 'Magical £Million' at address below (enclose an SAE and allow 28 days for delivery). Enter claim number on ticket and send by normal post. Your ticket will be checked and award notification sent out 28 days after closing date. A new claim number is required with each ticket submitted. CoP does not prove delivery. Entries lost, delayed, illegible, tampered with, insufficiently stamped or without a valid claim number void. We advise that valid claims for top 4 prizes are sent by Special Delivery (post/tel costs refunded). In event of printers/technical errors tickets are void. Awards dispatched within 4 weeks. Total prize funds applies to this promotion only. Emearld Ticket awards: 1 x £1,000,000 cash, 1 x £100,00 cash, 1 x Audi TT or £25,000 cash (car supplied at base spec. Winner responsible for road fund licence and insurance, delivery subject to manufacter's lead time), 3 x your mortgage or rent paid for a year (max value £10,000), 5 x Disneyland Paris weekend break for 4 people with free theme park entry, 6 x philips Flat Screen TV, 3 x free groceris for a year (max value £5,000) 50 x £250 cash, 500 + Digital Camera (£6.50 insured delivery charge applies to electrical items), 100 x £100 cash. Amethyst ticket awards: 100 + £50 cash or pamper spa day or £50 M&S Vouchers. Holidays include travel and accommodation where applicable. No obligation to purchase any extras. Ts&Cs may apply (dates may be subject to availability). Names of high value prize winners will feature in post promotion publicity. Entry menas acceptance of rules. ROI claim number 1580 501 893. Calls cost no more than €10. If you do not wish to reveive info/offers from us or other reputable companies write to Dept DRD at address below."

Ok thats taht,. Now on the ticket itself:

Your password is: xxxxxxxx
To find out which of the awards overleaf is yours to claim and to obtain your claim number you can call:
0906 155 2594
or you can use your mobile as follows: write XXXXX as a text message and send to 84228.

Lines open 24 hrs. No purchase necessary. Calls cost £1.50/min & will last no longer than 6 mins. Don't call from public (coin/card) phone. Cost of calls from mobiles may vary. Sent texts charged at operator's normal rate, you'll receive 6 texts at £1.50 each. Open to 18+ UK & ROI only. Please see inside envelope for rules and how to claim.


Ok there we go. Obviously all the X's are my passwords and stuff

So wheres the con? Thanks

cazmanian_minx

I had one of those out of Eve magazine earlier today - have a look at the advice I got here:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=348086

Caz

MercilessKiller

This is also a new competition as you can request a free gamecard form them if it is real

MercilessKiller

Even if its a naff digi cam surely you could get £20 at least on ebay?

As for the disneyland tickets, can't be vouchers as it says no extras need to be purchased etc..

Strepsy

It will cost you at least £9 calls + £6.50 recorded delivery and there's no guarantee you could get £20 on ebay for it, what would be the point?

It used to be crud watches, so now it's crud cameras, unfortunately there'll always be people who think it's worth it and keep these guys in business.

MercilessKiller

Well thats why i asked

Thanks

Dalkirst

It's probably like them scratch cards etc you get in magazines or newspapers where you always 'win'

alanrp123

Remeber the old saying £IF IT SEEMS TOO GOD TO BE TRUE, IT SURELY IS"

missgiddypants

I had one of therse last week but binned it. Just took it as one of the ones where you always win. :rolleyes: