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CHEATS been caught conning vulnerable people.

Seems some people that use facebook/twitter to enter comps have been accused of cheating on comps have been conning people off line.



https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-39794789?SThisFB&fbclid=IwAR3frU-DkO0agTc2TMNHQQyomPlizpT7iyz2AW_d_qahvdYH29jf_gUrSFE


I have not posted any names, But the link above contains there names. The women uses a few accounts on facebook to win stuff.


I hope by posting this i have not broke any rules? I am just sick of people cheating to win stuff!
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  • strawberri_shortcake
    strawberri_shortcake Posts: 346 Forumite
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    edited 19 April 2019 at 10:41AM
    OMG!

    I am actually shocked...

    And as of half an hour ago, still entering competitions.

    Just saw this article is from 2017
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  • prowla
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    I don't know where the competitions bit fits in, as the link says it was to do with false information about grants for double-glazing.


    However, as far as entering comps goes, you could equally send in multiple paper postcards for paper-based comps before, or even use 3rd parties to enter them automatically for you.
  • Makeandsave
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    prowla wrote: »
    I don't know where the competitions bit fits in, as the link says it was to do with false information about grants for double-glazing.


    However, as far as entering comps goes, you could equally send in multiple paper postcards for paper-based comps before, or even use 3rd parties to enter them automatically for you.




    The women in the story uses a few facebook/twitter accounts and cheats.
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  • mansey
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    edited 19 April 2019 at 10:57AM
    They win huge amounts comping they use at least 3 names :eek:
    I am sure lots of folks will recognise the name

    Shameful what they have done :(

    They are certainly being well talked about in comping circles today

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  • Makeandsave
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    mansey wrote: »
    They win huge amounts comping they use at least 3 names :eek:
    I am sure lots of folks will recognise the name

    Shameful what they have done :(

    They are certainly being well talked about in comping circles today

    Karma :D


    Its been a long time coming, Hopefully we can put a stop to them winning or at least getting the prizes KARMA :j:j
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  • It doesn't say if they had to pay back those they scammed though. Their punishment was pretty mild as well considering what they had done scamming elderly and vulnerable people out of £50,000 :(
  • Disgusting can see with a quick fb search they've won quite a few things. Don't know what their allias's are
  • grannybiker
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    :eek:
    I guess the connection between this vile conning of vulnerable people and cheating is that it's a prime example of the lack of morals in comping being reflected in real life :(
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  • tolly16
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    Oh my goodness, anyone remember the son on bended knee proposing to his girlfriend photo?
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    tolly16 wrote: »
    Oh my goodness, anyone remember the son on bended knee proposing to his girlfriend photo?

    Was that them?
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