';You have won a Holiday';

I just received a phone call which started with the person on the other end stating ';You have won a holiday in Orlando Florida.They went on to list various attractions close by, including Disneyworld and Seaworld, and also other items included in the holiday package. These were a cruise on a Casino boat and a cruise to the Bahamas, particularly Paradise Island, and they mentioned all of the wonderful things these cruises covered.

They did state that certain taxes and transfers would need to be paid for, which is usual.

They then asked for personal details, including my credit card number and security pin, because I had to pay $698 to secure this package now.

Can anyone explain to me how I have to pay for something I have won?

This is misleading and fraudulent advertising, as well as being open for abuse of my credit card if I were to give them these details.

I have done a lot of %26#39;shopping%26#39; by Internet and have NEVER been asked for my credit card security pin before.

My opinion is that these people should be avoided, and reported to the relevant authorities to have this practice stopped.

';You have won a Holiday';

Can%26#39;t believe I fell for it....I have just read your comments and am so dissapointed in myself that I allowed these people to get me to disclose my credit card number to them (I am just panicking that I didn%26#39;t give my pin as well)Yes I have paid $1065US for a free holiday (what in God%26#39;s name was I thinking of)You are right that this method of procuring business is misleading and dishonest and I am waiting patiently to see what they offer me in terms of luxury accommodation in Orlando. HEADS WILL ROLL....I CAN ASSURE YOU...IF THEY DON%26#39;T COME UP WITH THE GOODS.

';You have won a Holiday';

Hi Miss-B-Haven. Would love to know how you get on. For your sake I hope they do the right thing, but it is worrying.

All the best,

Pam

Hi Pam

Thanks for your prompt reply. I spend ages waiting on the phone last night to try to speak to someone from this scam organisation promoting Summer Bay Resorts Orlando. All I got was the recorded message....

%26#39;we really value your call please wait for a RESERVATIONIST%26#39;

Don%26#39;t think you would find that word in the Oxford English dictionary...

My name is Pauline and itss good to be able to make contact with you.

Rgds