Marie Claire photoshoot competition - is it legit?

sterl1ng

Hiya, I recently entered into a marie claire makeover and photoshoot competition. Yesterday I got a missed call but called the number back and it was this company to say that'd i'd won a makeover and photoshoot competition via marie claire. I had looked on these forums about this and read somewhere that this company charge admin fees? Someone is meant to call me back from firm (I forgot the name) to confirm details of competition but I'm a bit dubiuos now that it could be a con?

createbeauty

I wouldn't pay anything if it's a win, to be honest. I once had a call to say I had won a photoshoot but they wanted 20 GBP admin fee. I told them to forget it.
Good luck.

sterl1ng

I'm not sure if it is, need confirmation on full details but i read on some forum they charge like £50! If there is I'll just leave it.

sterl1ng

I just went to the website of this place and turns out there is a £50 booking fee!

crescent25

Yep, it was me! I got the same call for them. I told them I'd get back to them and haven't heard a thing since. Here's my original post:


I was wondering if someone could help me please!! I'm after a bit of advice after a dodgy phone call regarding this competition - https://marieclaire.ipcmediasecure.c...t-session.html

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...ht=photo+shoot

Anyway, the lady said I'd won, even though the closing date on the website states 14th November. She advised me this was because they have numerous prize draws throughout the competition.

She also advised me I had to put down a £60 deposit which I'd get back at the end of the day (but I've got a feeling she said I'd get this back in vouchers?!) She said she'd also give me vouchers for a restaurant where I'd get a £30-50 meal for £7.95... Bit random!

I found the phone call very forceful, she spoke extremely fast, especially about the deposit and tried to make it all sound amazing and wonderful. I don't think she was too impressed when I said I wanted to look into it.

Another thing, she also gave me https://www.make-overs.co.uk as their website, but on the Marie Clare website it states https://www.makeoverlondon.co.uk.

I really do think this is all dodgy, but wanted to get other people's opinions.

Also, does anyone know if I can report this to Marie Clare as I'm sure when you win a competition you shouldn't have to pay a deposit!

The competition also states 'This is a limited offer.' How can a competition be a 'limited offer'?

Thanks guys : )

Laura