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nanny_7

nanny_7 Posts: 932 Forumite

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18 February 2014 at 4:05PM in Compers chat corner

Hi found this in my spam wondering if anyone else has received one
Well done - you are our possible winner!
https://www.pick-your-apple.co.uk

You have qualified for the Free Choice sweepstake and are therefore amongst the chosen few
entering the final draw to win an Apple product:
iPhone 5 - iMac - New iPad - MacBook Air!

Thanks for any help

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CheCazzo Posts: 559 Forumite

18 February 2014 at 4:07PM

I don't know for sure but it has all the hallmarks -

you are our possible winner

being the biggest. Sweepstakes is another word that sets my alarms off. I'd ditch it.

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CheCazzo Posts: 559 Forumite

18 February 2014 at 4:09PM

And lo! With one quick Google there's your definitive answer -

http://www.scamadviser.com/is-pick-your-apple.co.uk-safe.html

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mjm3346 Posts: 47,264 Forumite

18 February 2014 at 4:09PM

Spam - you are also a "possible winner" when you buy a lottery ticket

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nanny_7 Posts: 932 Forumite

18 February 2014 at 4:14PM

Thanks to all, Yes I was 95% sure but then there is always that 5% that needs to make sure

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weeowens Posts: 81,990 Forumite

18 February 2014 at 7:42PM

It is owned by Planet49: http://whois.domaintools.com/pick-your-apple.co.uk

Known for spam:

eg:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2112399

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080818054213AA9K3VD

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