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Is this a win..or a scam email?

betterbargains4u
betterbargains4u Posts: 1,480 Forumite
in I won! I won! I won!
I've just received this strange email (strange because today is Sunday) and don't want to click on the link, in case its a virus. What do you think?

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***ghd™ Gift Box Notice - Response Needed***
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Confirm Below [EMAIL="xxxxxx@yahoo.co.uk"]xxxxxx@yahoo.co.uk[/EMAIL]:
http://consumeractionleague.com/c/970811/opyw0sv05:fzomuuqrqTCKasw021uuuRCKbrsqmo2

Congratulations!

You have been chosen to receive a ghd™ Gift Box for your participation
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***Please enter your email address and follow the instructions on our
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http://consumeractionleague.com/c/970811/opyw0sv05:fzomuuqrqTCKasw021uuuRCKbrsqmo2



Sincerely,
MyBigPayDay
When life throws you lemons...put them in a gin and tonic !!

Comments

  • Riq
    Riq Posts: 10,430 Forumite
    Yes it is.

    The give aways are "specially selected".
    "I'm not from around here, I have my own customs"
    For confirmation: No, I'm not a 40 year old woman, I'm a 26 year old bloke!
  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,619 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    scam, no doubt at all
    Ex forum ambassador

    Long term forum member
  • kosma1
    kosma1 Posts: 243 Forumite
    i get various mails like this daily, somtimes 5 times in a row for same product.

    definitely scam, i just delete them
    Thanks to all who post comps :T


  • NOSONDDU
    NOSONDDU Posts: 13,714 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    fingers crossed new one will come with REAL prize
    "Every day when I wake up I thank the Lord I'm Welsh" Cerys Matthews
  • comping_cat
    comping_cat Posts: 24,006 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    Shame, hope something comes along soon!!!
  • Rock_Chick_Bird
    Rock_Chick_Bird Posts: 10,304 Forumite
    Sorry to tell you but I get this email loads in my spam box - and I just delete them! Good luck with the real prizes!
    The Rock Chick, she say 'courtesy costs nowt' - spread the word! :D
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