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Private numbers
Pinkzie
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Just curious how many here have had wins from private numbers?
I usually miss them or don't answer them assuming they are spam but have read often they can be wins so should definitely start trying to answer them more!
I usually miss them or don't answer them assuming they are spam but have read often they can be wins so should definitely start trying to answer them more!
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I only use my mobile for comps, this keeps my home phone private & then i dont answer calls untill someone speaks.0
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I had one today, well it wasn't a win but a runners up prize. :j0
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Hmm, I wonder how many companies leave a message or email if they can't get through when phoning.0
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Most hospitals and other such institutions have withheld numbers so I always answer them having family members working in hospitals and a parent in hospital. You can always ring off right away if it's a spam call but not answering is just being a little bit shortsighted. I've also had a win from a private number - they left a message but who's to know if they're going to bother or not? Since I started comping I've only ever used my own mobile number and the only spam calls I've had were from bloody Sandersons blinds!0
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Sometimes it is not possible to answer when working / traveling and other situations. I seem to get missed calls everyday. I always google the numbers if they are not private and 99.9% of the time it's spam calls (I am not overly careful with tick boxes). The one WTC I had and missed they left a message. There's always the 'what if?' with private numbers though.0
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I received a WTC (winning telephone call) from a "private number" on Friday evening from Magic radio to inform me that I won two top tickets to ssee Mamma Mia! I don't normally answer but as I am entering so many competitionsmall from this forum I thought I just take the chance!
The spam ones I receive tend to be from an 0843 or 0844 number
Anyway good luck if you get The Call!Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver:p
2022 wins wishlist - 1. Cash 2. Holidays/weekend break
2022 wins so far: Ed Sheeran tickets to Wembley
Thank you to those who take their time and effort in posting the comps - my favourite hobby! :j0
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