Have i won?

Samblake0365

**NEWBIE ALERT** this is my 1st post and my 1st competition entered so excuse me if this sounds silly. I entered a few competitions yesterday (actually quite alot as i got carried away) and i have today had a voicemail from Reward Breaks saying i have won a mini break, everything is free, anywhere in the UK etc, i just need to prepay the breakfasts. i returned the call and the lady who originally phoned will call me back but what i want to know is have i really won? how do i know if im being scammed? what questions do i ask?
Please help

Deb2008

Welcome to the site, have you googled the number you have to see if they are known scammers......
Maybe this thread would be better in the I won section........I have no idea how to move it to that section tho

Samblake0365

yeah i googled the number and it was the same. They just called back and told me it was £17 for breakfast each and an £82.00 one off payment to make?!?!
i'll have a look now on how to move sections 

thingamaBob

You need to send a PM to a BG to get this moved to Compers Chat Corner. BG's listed here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6207579/competitions-board-guides#latest
I will send a request. PM sent to Misslayed.

You should NOT be asked to pay for a genuine competition win. This is a scam.
Did you enter a competition for this prize? Was it posted on MSE?
Have you any further details? 

JamboDP

Never heard of a competition where you have to pay for part of it, be very careful.

katieskatie82

Samblake0365 said:

yeah i googled the number and it was the same. They just called back and told me it was £17 for breakfast each and an £82.00 one off payment to make?!?!
i'll have a look now on how to move sections 

sounds dodgy to me! i'd never give payment details to anyone who's told me i've  'WON' a comp. Surely the fact that you've won means its free! Sounds more like an offer to generate more business for themselves! 

nettie1xoxo

I've won holidays/hotels and have NEVER had to pay anything.

Also can you search the forum to see if you entered the competition on here? Are you in the habit of ticking those that you enter and complimenting the author?

mjm3346

They sell discounted breaks and you would be buying one

Ms_Dee

Welcome @Samblake0365

Unfortunately looking online it looks like they inform people that they have won a competition but then get them to pay, basically timeshare. So it isn't actually a win.
The only time I've ever had to pay for a competition, it was a fully refundable deposit for a camper van, incase we took off with it or trashed it, so I completely understand that and we got it all back.

If you are every unsure if you have won, it is best to stick to one site to enter competitions on (incase you accidentally enter one twice, that disqualifies you) and that way you can also check if you actually entered it, easier.
With social media competitions, check the message is from the legit page/account, click their name in the header and it should take you to their profile or fake profile, where there are loads of scams around at the moment!
If you entered, check the terms and conditions and the end date, some scammers message people before the competition actually ends.
But of course you are always welcome to double check with people here. 
I'm always happy for people to inbox me too if they don't feel comfortable posting on here, I'll try my best to answer!

Best of Luck with the competitions.

Samblake0365

So it seems i didnt actually win anything then, i was so excited too but never mind, im glad i asked here 1st 

thank you for all of the helpful tips

Samblake0365

nettie1xoxo said:

I've won holidays/hotels and have NEVER had to pay anything.

Also can you search the forum to see if you entered the competition on here? Are you in the habit of ticking those that you enter and complimenting the author?

Yes i saw that so will continue to use it so that i can monitor what ive done and havent. I didnt think i had to pay for something i won so glad i checked with you guys 1st