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Scam prize email?
matphil
Posts: 945 Forumite
I'm sure this is a scam but can someone confirm it for me please.
From "Joseph - Customer Service" <l.me@referafriendnetspend.com>
Dear xxxxxx xxxxxx,
I hope you are doing well.
2 weeks ago, you participated in an online-survey of Fonehouse with a chance to win an iPhone - I am happy to inform you, that you have been selected as the winner!
To arrange the delivery of your phone, please:
CLICK HERE
Best regards,
Joseph L.
Account Manager
Customer Care - UK
From "Joseph - Customer Service" <l.me@referafriendnetspend.com>
Dear xxxxxx xxxxxx,
I hope you are doing well.
2 weeks ago, you participated in an online-survey of Fonehouse with a chance to win an iPhone - I am happy to inform you, that you have been selected as the winner!
To arrange the delivery of your phone, please:
CLICK HERE
Best regards,
Joseph L.
Account Manager
Customer Care - UK
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Bit of info re the websiteThe website has been newly registered with a short life expectancy, which follows the pattern used by many fraudulent and fake selling websites. Please be vigilant and take extra care before providing any payment information.0
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Thanks both, unfortunately it does seem to be a scam.0
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Ive never been asked to 'click here' in any genuine WEMI’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Competition Time, Site Feedback and Marriage, Relationships and Families boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com All views are my own and not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
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I got 3 identical emails from the same guy, saying id won an iphone... apparently I tried to win an iphone ( I hate iphones)... 3 weeks, 4 weeks, and 3 months ago.... I've been comping 2 weeks0
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