Competition scams to watch out for
Compers are an easy target for scammers – here’s the latest common competition related scams for you to watch out for!
Tagged: scams
Facebook & Instagram profile cloning scam
Watch out! Scammers cloning Facebook and Instagram profiles are targeting giveaway entrants.
How to spot a scam Instagram competition
But looking more closely at it, there are a few clues that it’s not genuine: there are no terms and conditions. Of course, lots of promotions don’t have T&Cs – but when it’s a...
How to spot a scam text message
Have you received a text message congratulating you on winning a prize? Are you concerned it’s a scam? Unfortunately, completing just one dodgy online form on a survey or competition site can result in...
National Competition & Survey Entrants Register – is it a scam?
Have you received a letter from the National Competition & Survey Entrants Register? These letters are posted out occasionally to people who’ve entered a prize draw or survey, and in doing so, have given...
How to spot a scam email
Most days I get at least a couple of suspicious looking emails in my inbox – whether it’s about a parcel delivery, chasing an imaginary invoice or news that I’m on a shortlist to...
How to identify a scam Facebook promotion
Scams on Facebook pop up fairly frequently, and you’ll often see your friends sharing them! Offering high-value prizes in a Facebook ‘Like & Share’ giveaway is a fast way to gain page likes and...
