Potential Win Happy yet advice requested please - thanks

Preaching_Parsimony · 23 December 2025 at 3:54PM

Hello all,

I have received an e-mail yesterday confirming that I have won a very nice £200 from the Day 19 Win Happy Advent comps. I did enter this comp and know it might be genuine (more of that beloow). If it is all above board, then this money will be spent on getting my lovely old banger through it's MOT in Jan 26 and is heartfelt appreciated.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6643375/a-24-12-win-happy/p2

Firstly many sincere thanks to One_Eye, Ms_Dee, AR2012, Sophie56,Idol_Eyes,Haribobo19,Easter65 and hertzyabazas - all of whom made this win even remotely possible.

The advice bit comes from asking previous winners if they have been asked to provide the following as confirmation of who they are by Bauer Media:

Please can you reply to this message with a good quality photo of yourself for our latest winner’s page and social media platforms. I've attached a set of guidelines from our social team to help you understand what they're looking for.

Please reply with proof of address (driving licence/utility bill) and ID (driving licence/passport) once verified, we’ll be back in touch to confirm your prize. Normally that's within 28 days of submitting your ID, though often much sooner.

The money is paid directly into you bank account via BACS so please let me know your sort code and account number, and I will get this arranged for you.

My question is:
Is this normal? I don't want to be accused of being reckless with my own personal information incase this is a scam. I have what looks like an official e-mail with Bauer registered office info at the bottom and advise on how to take selfies (I have a face for radio), but if anyone has won and can confirm this is the norm I would be grateful.

I have searched but haven't been all that successful so far.

Thanks.

One-Eye · 23 December 2025 at 5:04PM

It seems normal - Congratulations on your win.

They do maintain a winners page with photos: https://winhappy.com/winners

Extracts from the T&C:

Delivery or payment of the Prize is subject to the winner providing personal identification and/or proof of address and passing our internal compliance checks. Payment may take up to 28 days from the point at which we receive the correct details.

Any concerns? Please email: help@winhappy.com

lottiegirl · 23 December 2025 at 5:10PM

congratulations.

Preaching_Parsimony · 23 December 2025 at 5:25PM

Many, many thanks both lottiegirl and One_Eye. I clearly failed the common sense check and should have just double checked the email us box. Apologies, got slightly giddy over the win. Thanks for your support and help.

redfox5 · 23 December 2025 at 9:24PM

I have won from Win Happy, it's legit.

I had to send my drivers licence - this confirmed my ID & address, otherwise you need 2 documents. Didn't take long for the money to be in account.

I also just sent a smiley photo, which ends up on the winners page on the website.

Congratulations on your win!