Postcode Lottery Voucher Scam - Beware of Scammers

I just had the same call but they didn't ask for my bank information, just confirmed my address which is standard information
so not sure why they phoned?

just had a call on my works number about this and it was word for word
"my postcode have won a discount card for a number of shops and a voucher for a Villa break" in the OL3 area. I dont even live in that area

We received 2 calls ch43 post code

Phoning in TN16 area for the past month, received two phone calls so far

Phoning in BN area today 07.01.22

Just had the same today in Liverpool.

Just had exactly the same call. I'm in the Norwich (NR) area so they clearly operate anywhere they can - not even a clever scam.

told them to get stuffed when they put me through to the senior supervisor, who wanted my bank details. Think I'm stupid, sod off.

I received a call from 03301654226 at 15:15 today 20/12/21 who said my postcode was chosen for a Peoples Postcode Discount Card
I told ‘him’ I wasn’t interested and to remove my details from his ‘database’ ……. However he them put the phone down

I have just received a call supposedly from Postcode Lottery claiming I had won £399, gift vouchers and a villa holiday. They knew my postcode without me giving it and wanted my bank details to activate this and to pay in the money. I was suspicious and asked where they were located and was told central London which I did not believe. After refusing to give my details several times they hung up. I then checked the caller’s number on my phone and this was 0331657559.

I had the same in Coventry only they were going to pay £399 pound into my account. Hung up when they wanted my bank details.

It's still ongoing but seems to have moved down south now - I just had this call too and I am in Hampshire. I think she guessed I was not buying it and she just hung up - be careful folks :-)

I'm in Barnsley South Yorks, just had a similar call. As soon as it sounds too good to be true its a SCAM. 50% off vouchers for top supermarkets including M&S, ASDA and TESCO no way. Just hang up.

This is a scam as I haven't give my phone number
Said I had won shop vouchers and to confirm when I was born 50,s 60, 70, 80,
I put the the phone down as I then knew when getting asked thos question it was a scam. Xx

THIS IS A SCAM. I too have just had the same scam call . I told them that I did not believe that they were post code lottery. He was insisting that he was and that my discount would go to someone else. He was quite persistent and anyone could be drawn in to this scam . Glad I was suspicious of the call . Thanks for posting this item

I've just had the same kind of call from a woman who claimed to be Rachael from the Postcode Lottery. I got all the rubbish about a discount voucher. When I told her I didn't believe her, she politely terminated the call. Obviously scammers !

I've just had this scam call. I searched and found this page while I was searching. Thanks for posting this.

had a phone call today about the discount card.fortunately, I recognised this as a scam... I am 76 yrs old and play the postcode lottery and have quite a few scammers ringing my number but if I haven't contacted them I cut them off straight away. I live in Swansea so be aware other people in wales

Call from 01208 247 109 today at 10 am about discount for PC lottery. Had wrong name/postcode anyway (previous person on this number I guess).

I have received a phone call this morning offering this discount card the number to watch for is 03301653374 they said they were from the postcode lottery that I had to be a certain age to qualify for this card so obviously targeting the elderly I put the phone down before they could attempt to get any information from me and would like any comments from other people who have had these calls.

I have literally just put the phone down on these scammers. They said I am eligible for a discount card for various stores, and as soon as I heard that, I hung up. I am in the Cambridgeshire area, PE postcode.

Just had similar call 4.30pm from female offering day count card. She then put me through to
an alleged male supervisor. Told him that it sounded like a scam and put the phone down

I had the same thing today, im a bit worried that I did give them my email address. But I suspect I will just get loads of scam emails now. It was when they asked for bank details that I knew it was a scam. I told them you are a scam.

HI, I had a phone call about a discount card today told them to send me the details by email when they asked for my email address I knew it was a scam phone no. 01208 247109

Just had a phone call about winning a discount card, couldn’t understand what she was saying so put the phone down thought it was a scam phone number 01892710670

Glad you confirmed my suspicions, they have to spoil everything

Had the same call asked for my bank ref number I hung up

Had the very same call this morning from a 02 number. The caller was a well spoken female. When I put it to her that she was trying to scam me, she didnt beat about the bush simply told me to "f--- off". Nice

Just had a call claiming I had won a discount card allowing a 50% discount from all the major supermarkets, etc. They gave me my name, address, and postcode but once they started asking about the age range I asked them why they needed this information. I was informed they needed to activate the card before sending it ... I then politely told them I wasn't interested.

Ha ha! Exactly the same scam tried on me this morning. I confirmed my age range (not my real age, of course) and like the earlier poster was then told I was entitled to a villa holiday for 4 along with plane tickets to anywhere in Europe. Obviously everybody "wins" the same "prize". They did not get as far as asking for my bank details, because I spun them along for 10 minutes saying I was disappointed their company was offering free flights, with all the concern about CO2 emissions and climate change, and the COPS26 conference taking place right now, why wasn't there an alternative prize with train travel? She sounded *really* confused, and at least I wasted some of her time during which she might have phoned someone more gullible and vulnerable.

BE WARE!
THis has now happened to me 3 times, each time I didn't play their game! Please warn your family and friends as Christmas is coming soon.

I was told I had won £300 and they wanted my bank details to make payment. I hung up and they rang back! I then said this is a scam and hung up again.

Just had a call at 12-10 today wanting my sort code and 3 numbers on back of card said they wanted to put £300 into my bank as I had won, also discount card flights to europe and a villa for 4 people. Also had call last week that was only £1 they wanted my sort code the number they called from was 02039727737 spoke to a female then was transferred to a male eventually told him not interested and hung up.

I've just had one, said his name was Pete Mason. I asked where he was calling from and he told me he was calling from central London, in a place called Leeds. He then gave me LSI 3DA as the postcode. The number he was calling from had a Leicester dialling code. Totally a scam. I only answered the call because I'm searching for a job.

I have had this phone call twice. Just hang up,

Had this call twice in the last week. HR postcode. Try to tell you that they don't want your details because of GDPR but then tries to pass you to their supervisor to take your bank details to confirm your identity. Wasted their time for a while but they hung up when confronted that they aren't anything to do with the postcode lottery.

I have done the same, love winding up scammers

I too had a similar call today (Sun 10th Oct). When I thanked them and asked them to post the card to me they rang off...

Yes,I had that phone call today. The caller denied being a scammer and said she only (!) wanted my bank details in order to deposit £1 to "activate my account". I asked to speak to her supervisor and she rang off. Nice to know I wasted her time that she would otherwise be using to scam someone else.

Had one today offering a discount card told me my post code even got that wrong put phone down

Received a phone call today from "Annie from Postcode Lottery" advising that I had worn a discount card that can be used in a variety of shops e.g. Tescos, Sainsburys. Also because I confirmed that I was in my 50s when confirming that I was over 18 I was then entitled to a villa holiday for 4 along with plane tickets to anywhere in Europe. Again looking for bank details to deposit £1 into my account to ensure that they were dealing with the right person. I kept "Annie" on the line for nearly 10 minutes and after this told "Annie" that it was a scam. She then had the audacity to say "Why are you wasting my time?!!!" before she hung up.

I fell for it ….gave my account number and sort code …..rang the bank said why would they want that .it’s only for paying in ….just check your direct debits daily 😳

I just fell for it also, hence looking up the discount card now... have they taken money from you at all?? Im not worryed and feeling stupid as I was unsure and should of just hung up

They took £200 out of my bank

I’ve just received a similar call requesting verification of my bank details to which I refused more than once.. they then put phone down on me

Told ‘Marcus’ that I didn’t have an email address, just send the card with a £1 coin or a cheque! He said he only needed my account number, to which I replied that that would be no good without my full name and Bank sort code. I finished by telling him it was ‘a load of b******s’. All in all a very satisfying conversation that lifted my mood as I was ready for a good confrontation!

Received a call today and they kept asking me for my email address. I told the caller that if they were from post code lottery they would have my email address. They said they would put it in the post but didn't ask for my address. They called from 01778403008!!!

I have had a few of these calls now and told them postcode lottery do not ring me they always email and that I’ve spoken with the lottery people who can confirm they are not representing them!

Just had a similar call saying I won a Tesco Voucher. Hung up as not the prizes they offer. Liverpool Postcodes targeted too. Comes from an 0208 number

This also happened to me, they knew my name and address but then advised they had to place 1s in my account, I hung up. Absolute scum if they put as much effort into a proper job they wouldn't have to scam genuine people out of their hard-earned cash.