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Jza

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I received an email from GiftStakes claiming I have won an Xbox gaming console. It provided me w/ a link and a special code number. After I entered the information, a payment page was pulled up...for Shipping & Handling.

It looks somewhat legit but it is still shady. It ONLY allows payment using a debit card. If you guys out there may find some info about this site or give me advice, I would greatly appreciate it. $12 S&H for an xbox would be great!
 
spaceman

spaceman

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Originally posted by: Jza
I received an email from GiftStakes claiming I have won an Xbox gaming console. It provided me w/ a link and a special code number. After I entered the information, a payment page was pulled up...for Shipping & Handling.

It looks somewhat legit but it is still shady. It ONLY allows payment using a debit card. If you guys out there may find some info about this site or give me advice, I would greatly appreciate it. $12 S&H for an xbox would be great!
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only allows payment thru debit card?


thats odd.
 
Nitemare

Nitemare

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Originally posted by: ncircle
Originally posted by: Jza
I received an email from GiftStakes claiming I have won an Xbox gaming console. It provided me w/ a link and a special code number. After I entered the information, a payment page was pulled up...for Shipping & Handling.

It looks somewhat legit but it is still shady. It ONLY allows payment using a debit card. If you guys out there may find some info about this site or give me advice, I would greatly appreciate it. $12 S&H for an xbox would be great!
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only allows payment thru debit card?


thats odd.
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They can get more money this way
 
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BennyD

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gamble gamble gamble

i would cause i hav online fraud protection

have a look at all small print first though

there might be a tiny bit that says "payment is monthly for the rest of your life" or something
 
spaceman

spaceman

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Nitemare
Originally posted by: ncircle
Originally posted by: Jza
I received an email from GiftStakes claiming I have won an Xbox gaming console. It provided me w/ a link and a special code number. After I entered the information, a payment page was pulled up...for Shipping & Handling.

It looks somewhat legit but it is still shady. It ONLY allows payment using a debit card. If you guys out there may find some info about this site or give me advice, I would greatly appreciate it. $12 S&H for an xbox would be great!
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only allows payment thru debit card?


thats odd.
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They can get more money this way
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;)
 
Turkish

Turkish

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withdraw all yoru money from your bank account, leave around $15 then use your debit card on that website :D it's a gamble... but who knows... most likely SCAM though...
 
FeathersMcGraw

FeathersMcGraw

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Originally posted by: Jza
It ONLY allows payment using a debit card.
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Because most debit cards have no limit on the amount of liability associated with fraud/loss.

If you really must gamble, transfer all but $12 out of your checking account. Be prepared to pay an overdraft fee as well as have your debit card cancelled/reissued.
 
bunker

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giftstakes.com

No match for "GIFTSTAKES.COM" in the registrar database.


The previous information has been obtained either directly from the
registrant or a registrar of the domain name other than Network Solutions.
Network Solutions, therefore, does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness

EDIT: used gift-stakes.com this time :eek: notice the line I bolded

Domain Name: GIFT-STAKES.COM
Registrar: TUCOWS, INC.
Whois Server: whois.opensrs.net
Referral URL: http://www.opensrs.org
Name Server: No nameserver
Status: REGISTRAR-LOCK
Updated Date: 15-sep-2003
Creation Date: 01-sep-2003
Expiration Date: 01-sep-2004

From opensrs.org

Whois info for, gift-stakes.com:
Registrant:
Gift Stakes
824 San Gabriel River Parkway
Pico Rivera, CA 90660-11449
US

Domain name: GIFT-STAKES.COM

Administrative Contact:
Macky, John help@gift-stakes.com
824 San Gabriel River Parkway
Pico Rivera, CA 90660-11449
US
+1.626353475
Technical Contact:
Domain, Direct dnstech@domaindirect.com
96 Mowat Avenue
Toronto, ON M6K 3M1
CA
+1.4165350123 Fax: +1.4165312516



Registrar of Record: TUCOWS, INC.
Record last updated on 15-Sep-2003.
Record expires on 01-Sep-2004.
Record Created on 01-Sep-2003.

 
dr150

dr150

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IF YOU TAKE THE CCNA CRASH COURSE, THEY WERE GIVING AWAY FREE XBOX'S FOR A WHILE.
 
dr150

dr150

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Sep 18, 2003
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IF YOU TAKE THE CCNA CRASH COURSE, THEY WERE GIVING AWAY FREE XBOX'S FOR A WHILE.
 
dr150

dr150

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Sep 18, 2003
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IF YOU TAKE THE CCNA CRASH COURSE, THEY WERE GIVING AWAY FREE XBOX'S FOR A WHILE.
 
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