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Facebook Messenger win notification - is this a bit odd?
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Got a Message as follows, allegedly from Scottsdale Golf, sounds very dubious to me, particularly with the !!!!!! URL:
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Hello... Congratulations !! You have been chosen as today's winner.
HUGE GIVEAWAY
OUR BIGGEST EVER PRIZE (worth over £4,000)
WIN a full set of the limited edition J.Lindeberg clubs (Irons, Wedges, Putter, Bag & more) with same day custom fit and build at our state of the art Performance Centre, plus 1 night stay at The Mere Golf Resort & Spa with a round of golf included 
To receive your gift, follow the steps below.
1. Register here now (to confirm your name)
https://!!!!!!/3xQKV8L
2. Come back here and send the message "DONE".
Once done, submit your proof of registration (screenshot).
Sign up now !!
Don't miss this amazing opportunity.
Good luck !!
If you reply, Scottsdalegolf will also be able to call you and see info like your Active Status and when you've read messages.
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However, I did enter the Twitter competition
Any suggestions?
"
Hello... Congratulations !! You have been chosen as today's winner.
HUGE GIVEAWAY
OUR BIGGEST EVER PRIZE (worth over £4,000)
WIN a full set of the limited edition J.Lindeberg clubs (Irons, Wedges, Putter, Bag & more) with same day custom fit and build at our state of the art Performance Centre, plus 1 night stay at The Mere Golf Resort & Spa with a round of golf included
To receive your gift, follow the steps below.
1. Register here now (to confirm your name)
https://!!!!!!/3xQKV8L
2. Come back here and send the message "DONE".
Once done, submit your proof of registration (screenshot).
Sign up now !!
Don't miss this amazing opportunity.
Good luck !!If you reply, Scottsdalegolf will also be able to call you and see info like your Active Status and when you've read messages.
"
However, I did enter the Twitter competition
Any suggestions?
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Ends 30/08 so probably one of the common FB scams
Sorry but it's a scam I got it too. As a general rule anything that asking you Register your details is a scam. if in doubt message the comp runner on Facebook, but i am 100% sure it is a scam. .
Also check the competition end date, if it is still active, then again, most likely a scam.
Most genuine companies will only ever ask for an address or email address to send the information to, if it was a money transfer though, they should only ever need your account number and sort code, NEVER give out the three digits on the back of your card.