PAYING
FOR PRIZES
Beware letters that ask you
to pay for prizes!
A possible scam doing the rounds
has prompted the Office of Fair Trading to warn people to steer
clear.
A circular, that appears to
originate from Holland, offers cash prizes in exchange for a one-off
fee.
It says:-
"You have been officially
guaranteed an incentive premium or cash payment in the amount of
£3,000"
There is no mention of a fee
until the very bottom of the "official confirmation document."
A "nominal , one time
(sic) administration fee" of £19.95 is required - this
was to be sent immediately to a PO Box address in the Netherlands
"before any claims are released".
The OFT says it has received
complaints about the offer, but would not comment on its legitimacy.
But they did say that if you
are unsure about such mailings, bear in mind that if it sounds too
good to be true, it usually is.
A basic tip is always take
care if you have to send money in order to win.
And remember PO Boxes may be
more difficult to trace if you have any queries or problems.
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