Coca cola advent scan or win?

Insomnia40

Hi all,
I was wondering whether anyone else has had a similar email saying they are a winner of the Coca-Cola advent (I did enter them), and to click on a link and enter a code to redeem the prize. This then asks me to upload a copy of photo ID which does not sit well with me and feels like a scam.

mjm3346

T&Cs

Entrants will be required to provide their full name, address, valid email address, telephone number and date of birth (which are personal and accessible throughout the promotion as this will be the first point of contact for all claims) and enter the draw.

12) Only valid entry information will be accepted. All entry information is subject to verification and, if needed, justification. Entry information may not be sold or exchanged. Other manufacturer's information, references, or input errors do not constitute valid entry information.

Do you know what the prize is (Tickets are the only prize I would have thought they might want id)

Insomnia40

Thank you, the prize is a mystery bundle and the rest of the links look legit but the photo ID thing is most unusual. I might give them a call in the morning and if it is required, black out the licence number or something.

mije1983

As it's a mystery bundle it could contain some age restricted products like alcohol or DVDs etc (the latter more likely than the former as it's coca-cola but you never know!), so they want to ensure you are a suitable age before they ship the prize.


There was (maybe still is) a daily comp that for some reason required photo ID and most of the prizes were cheap items like mousemats etc. Seemed a bit extreme for a product worth pennies to me....

Insomnia40

Ooh I'm excited now. I love Coca-Cola stuff. I really hope it is legit. I'll let you know.

hdh74

I once won something from coco-cola - it was only 2 limited edition bottles of pop but I had to provide ID!

Insomnia40

Whoop, whoop, it is genuine.

Lanvean

Interesting. I just had the same demand for a full identity theft kit. It isn't the kind of information that I would expect to provide. I'm encouraged but I think I'll sleep on it before I comply.

Insomnia40

Lanvean, it was unexpected by me too but I scribbled over my signature and number and it was accepted. My prize arrived through the post the next day.
I hope yours is genuine also.