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A real scam people fell for this year, next to the real thing. The numbers mark the three things to check: hover or tap one to see what it tells you.

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DSpin and win | DealDrop×

https://dealdrop-uk.shop/spin

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Claim within 09:58

You won 3 FREE gifts!

Your spin unlocked £150 of free gifts.

Spend £39 or more before the timer ends to claim them.

Shop now to claim

Always check the minimum spend.

You "won" free gifts, but only get them if you spend £39 in ten minutes. Every spin wins, because the prize is just a push to buy.

Always checkThe real oneThe scam

1Where it livesIs it the real company's or person's own address or number?

marksandspencer.com is M&S's own site.

dealdrop-uk.shop is a shop you've never heard of.

2What it asks you to doCheck firstDoes it want a password, a payment, a call, or a tap?

Join for free. No spend needed.

Spend £39 or more to "claim" what you won.

3How hard it pushesIs there a deadline, a threat, or a surprise charge?

No clock.

A 10-minute timer on your "prize".

RememberA prize you have to buy something to get is not a prize. Close the wheel and shop only if you meant to.

10 pairs like this one, three minutes, a score to share. Then find out who in the family is the easy mark.