Sealed Pot Challenge 5 ~ Part 2

Sue-UU

Hi folks,

Apologies for having alarmed those of you who have already read the copy of the presumed scam alert which was on this post.

However, peaceandfreedom (below) has since given us a link to all the information about it, sadly, unknown to both sparky and I the scam has now been found to be outdated and from a 2008 version.

The scam did take place, but the original perpetrator has been found, bailed and, with luck, dealt with.

No need to worry, folks, but it just goes to show we're all capable of being duped - just as much as being caring too and not wishing others to become victims! In future though I think both sparky and I will be checking such e-mails first in future. If anyone else receives such e-mails, please check them out.

Many apologies.

Very many thanks, folks.

Sue x

RedGoose

Eeep- that's a scary one Sue! Stay safe everyone, and have a good weekend.

jakes-mum

Sue-UU wrote: »

WOW, jakes-mum, that welcome's almost civil - for you! Thanks. You must deserve a gold star :staradmin

I got a star, I got a star :j :j just for that, another lovely £2 coin in the tub oh btw . . .

I WANT TO OPEN MY TINS!!!!!! :rotfl::rotfl:

SusanneCape wrote: »

I think jakes-mum has some special tools to get it out, can I borrow those please??

My tools are a pair of tweezers, a blunt knife and alot of patience . . . . oh and a spare couple of hours :rotfl: I refuse to break something so pretty, especially as mine was bought by my darling son and says 'mummys pot of dreams' on it

little_sweetie

Oh my goodness that scam sounded so plausible :eek::eek: Thanks so much Sue & Sparky for letting us all know about it.

Sabrina237

Please could you add me to the list? Better late than never I suppose!

Sue-UU

It's never too late to join us, Sabrina. A warm welcome aboard and have fun saving. You'll find your number at the bottom of the list on post 4 of page 1. Please read through the 1st post as it'll let you know exactly how the challenge works.

* Please pop your number on your sig, it really helps.

jakes-mum wrote: »

My tools are a pair of tweezers, a blunt knife and alot of patience . . . . oh and a spare couple of hours :rotfl: I refuse to break something so pretty, especially as mine was bought by my darling son and says 'mummys pot of dreams' on it

You and me both, jakes-mum, that's EXACTLY how DH & I do ours, I've [STRIKE]bu**ered[/STRIKE] jiggered if I'd break any of ours either, they're so precious!

Don't forget your bags, everyone, and please DON'T use co!nstar to change your cash! They take about 10% (yes....TEN :eek:) of YOUR MONEY!!!! :mad:

Have a really lovely weekend, folks, enjoy it all, but......

......Keep saving well........only 5 more saving days to go! :eek:

Sue x

Anyone wishing to join, please just ask, you're more than welcome, it's never too late.There may be a lot of us, but don't feel intimidated, we're a lovely lot, so come on in.:grinheart

Please read the 1st post on Page 1 first so you know what's what.

sparky0107

Evening everyone
Only 5 days to go, ooh! the excitement's growing. My daily £2 going into the pot when I get home at about 01:00am after work

Sue, 11 weeks 6 days for our trip to Chicago & New York, really looking forward to that. J's already planning New York 2014!

A warm welcome to our newest members hope you enjoy being part of the gang and saving all your pennies for next years grand opening.

It's cold and damp outside folks,s o if you're wandering outside, wrap up well

Saty safe & keep saving everyone

peaceandfreedom

Sue-UU wrote: »

There is a new and clever credit card scam - be wary of those who come bearing gifts. Please circulate this. It just happened to friends a week or so ago in Guildford , and it can pretty well now be happening anywhere else in the world.

This scam warning is itself a hoax - it happened in Sydney in 2008 and there is nothing to suggest it has happened over here. See:
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/flowers-wine-credit-card-scam.shtml
for more details.

EverTheOptimist

SusanneCape wrote: »

Hi,

She is almost 9 weeks, but her doc has just told her she is to stop working immediately as she teaches English in a pre-school in Germany. They tested her blood for immunity against children's diseases and apparently she is at risk. She can go back and work once she is 20 weeks and medical aid will cover her salary in the meantime. I have no idea how she will cope as she is an energy ball !!

Oh goodness, that doesnt sound good. Hope she manages to keep herself occupied.

e4rub

Thanks Sue. I go to the supermarket every day, so when I get home I will pop on here to tell you how much change I am potting!!!!!
On a more positive note we have now paid one third of our DMP off.....over £12,000 in just under 2 and a half years. I actually get a lump in my throat just thinking about it. Even if my OH hadn't lost his job, forcing us to face the debt head on, I don't think we would have paid anywhere near this amount off. It's a long road but we are getting there!!!!!

Emily