How do you know if a wem is legit

dawn_rose

Hiya i've entered loads of competitions recently and yesturday i recieved an email saying i had won a nokia and to confirm they could send it to my address. So i figured it was one i had entered. I clicked on it and it took me to another page saying congrats it'll be sent to you however there was another answer the questions ofdo you have a mobile or landline (which i didn't answer) at the bottom of the page i says you get some dating website for £1 (which i don't want) and £35 a month after that. Do you think it is a legit comp? Do you think theyve signed me up to a dating website? many thanks

Kovu2013

I would say any WEM which has a link to click isnt legit, although I admit i'm very paranoid. To me a WEM should just be a congratulations you have won X it will be delivered by Y etc, they should already have your details and a WEM is therefore more of a formality.

angiesandhu

Which company was it from? Then check on here if you entered a competition from them.

Hope it is a genuine win xx

dawn_rose

Hi they already had my name and address. I haven't been signed up to a dating site haveI? can do without being fleeced for £35 a month i haven't given any details e.g. credit card (which i don't hae anyway) do you think itll be ok im paranoid too lol.

pompeypaul25

Hi I had the same email, Definitely SPAM

Kovu2013

dawn_rose wrote: »

Hi they already had my name and address. I haven't been signed up to a dating site haveI? can do without being fleeced for £35 a month i haven't given any details e.g. credit card (which i don't hae anyway) do you think itll be ok im paranoid too lol.

Ah right that changes things then, from your Op I thought it was asking for an address, it's unlikely you have signed up for a dating site as you didn't give any details, sounds like it could be legit, what was the company name??

greedo420

Did the email look like this?

Congratiulations - You just got a brand new Nokia phone for free.

But you have to claim it within 24 hours.

"My address" is registered as the delivery address.

Click here to claim it:

link devilsoffer net/blah

Are you struggling with your debts? We can help! Click here:

"spam link"

We are an independent comparison service, and our debt advice is always honest and impartial.

Best regards

random name

Because i get these all the time, though i'd won first time i saw it too, clicked on the link and it took me to another question to answer.. soo deleted it after that

dawn_rose

yes greedo 240 exactly as you said. If i delete the email and unsubscribe do you think theyll leave me alone? Have they signed me up for a dating site do you think?

StokieBecks

A genuine wem usually adresses you by name and tells you the exact company and competition/prize you have won. Always be wary of anything that asks you to click to an external link to claim (although i had a sun lego wem thay i had to click a link but as it was a competition i entered i knew it was legit) if in doubt when you get a "wem" search for it on here before you reply. If you use the green tick and the thanks button you can soon see if it's a genuine comp you entered

Kovu2013

dawn_rose wrote: »

yes greedo 240 exactly as you said. If i delete the email and unsubscribe do you think theyll leave me alone? Have they signed me up for a dating site do you think?

Oh dear definately not legit then Sorry. I would unsubscribe, delete and block the email address, I don't think it's signed you up for anything, but i'd definately run a virus check to make sure you havent picked up any unwelcome visitors to your computer.

StokieBecks

Dawn if ou have given out no card details don't worry. Just take it as a comping lesson. Also very wary of unsubscribe buttons on spammy emails. It just tells them the email address is active. Be very careful where ou are entering competitions from and watch very carefully for tickboxes opting you in/out of things