Trishtee Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I got this free in the paper today and I have three matching symbols which means I have won a 'big prize', possibly £1million. There is a number to ring, charged at £1.50 per minute but I am reluctant to ring as these things are usually a rip-off. Just wondering if anyone else got one of these today and is also a 'winner'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyesey Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 *Everybody* is a winner, and the "big prize" is probably a holiday voucher that will cost you £500 to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasilRathbon Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I got this free in the paper today and I have three matching symbols which means I have won a 'big prize', possibly £1million. There is a number to ring, charged at £1.50 per minute but I am reluctant to ring as these things are usually a rip-off. Just wondering if anyone else got one of these today and is also a 'winner'? Probably every one. If you ring the number the call will last around 10 minutes and you'll find your prize is some worthless holiday vouchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never wrong Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 It amazes me that people have to ask is it a scam I think I am going to get a premium rate phone number and advertise I AM GIVING ADVICE ON THESE SO CALLED DEALS. I would make a fortune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trishtee Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 ... but in a 'quality' paper like the Telegraph? Hasn't anyone else bought the paper today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyesey Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Technically it's not a scam. The holiday vouchers will be worth, say £500 - a big prize - but in order to use them, you have to spend at least £1000 to make up the difference. By booking with another firm, you could get exactly the same holiday for less than £500 total. There will, genuinely, be one scratchcard that wins the million-pound prize. They're legally required to actually give away the prizes they advertise, in this country - if they're saying "one £1,000,000 prize" then there does actually have to be one. But given they'll have printed about fifty million scratchcards, it's not worth ringing to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhippy Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 It amazes me that people have to ask is it a scam I think I am going to get a premium rate phone number and advertise I AM GIVING ADVICE ON THESE SO CALLED DEALS. I would make a fortune They cost nothing to set up either - pure profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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