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Original poster

I think I've just been a total idiot...I've been conned, haven't I?

35 replies

Misfitless · 13/01/2014 22:32

I was on mumsnet when this happened about 10 minutes ago...a page popped up saying that I had been randomly selected from 'active conversations' to complete a questionnaire, and that I would be awarded a free gift.

I then answered 4 very basic questions which led to another page where I could select 1 of three free gifts.
lush]
The options were 1) a sin cream, 2) a £50 voucher or 3) 'Slim Body Cleanse'

I chose option 3, and then filled in my name, address and bank card details [blush.]

Have any other mners had experience of this?

Could MNHQ confirm if this is an official survey sanctioned by MN, or if it is indeed a con, as I suspect.

TIA

OP posts:
AnyFucker · 13/01/2014 22:48

Yes, to clarify, cancel your card now and contact your bank tomorrow for a new one.

MNHQ
CatherineMumsnet · 13/01/2014 22:48

MN surveys would either be stickied in active convos or promoted on the home page. As far as I'm aware we'd never do a survey on a pop up page. HTH

MNHQ
CatherineMumsnet · 13/01/2014 22:47

Hi OP, can you report this to us? We need to look at it ASAP and then we'll post on this thread to clarify - sound ok?

KeepNaanAndCurryOn · 13/01/2014 22:45

You can cancel your card tonight. Contact your bank now on their list or stolen line before you find yourself screwed in the morning.

AnyFucker · 13/01/2014 22:36

Oh no !. Please report this to HQ and contact your bank first thing tomorrow. You might want to consider cancelling your card. You poor thing x

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 13/01/2014 22:36

Yes, report and call your cc company.

It does sound like a scam.

gallicgirl · 13/01/2014 22:35

I think you should report your post so MNHQ pick it up.

AnnieOnAMapleLeaf · 13/01/2014 22:35

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Llareggub · 13/01/2014 22:33

That's awful. Get in touch with your credit card pronto.

gallicgirl · 13/01/2014 22:33

Why would anyone need your bank card details for a free gift?

Sorry but it sounds like a con to me.