I was told that I won an iPod and to submit the code #9857. I do not know the company that called because the message was texted to me on my cell phone.
I was told that I won an iPod and to submit the code #9857. I do not know the company that called because the message was texted to me on my cell phone.
Text "Your latest entry into our contest has made you a winner! Goto http://bit.ly/lXeU1o to claim your iPad, enter code 9857 to qualify. Claim before 4-19-12"
I received a text message from the mentioned phone number stating that I entered a contest and won an iPad. I had to enter the code9857 by 4-19-2012. I have not entered any contest.
Rec'd Text at 2 AM: "Your latest entry into our contest has made you a winner! Goto http://bit.ly/lXeU1o to claim your iPad, enter code 9857 to qualify. Claim before 4-19-12"
1) I didn't enter any contest and give my cell number
2) I'm not going to go to any unknown link (that's how viruses and identity theft work)
3) "to qualify" is a dead giveaway that no one has actually won anything