ChatterBank1 min ago
I won...
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I won over £1,000 on a bingo site, and then they wanted age verification, sent a scan of my passport to them and they said that I registered with 01 instead of 15. I explained it must have been a typo, but there not reinstating my account meaning I cant get my money. What are my rights?
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Shouldn't make much difference to the and I've not heard anything like this before. No need to copy passport or prove ID on betting sites for example. I have won on there and they just credit the account, I then with draw the money back to my debit card.
Sure its not a scam? Be very careful and do not give any more personal info.
Shouldn't make much difference to the and I've not heard anything like this before. No need to copy passport or prove ID on betting sites for example. I have won on there and they just credit the account, I then with draw the money back to my debit card.
Sure its not a scam? Be very careful and do not give any more personal info.
Metro Bingo is run by (or, more accurately, on behalf of) Associated Newspapers, who own the Daily Mail, all of the regional editions of the Metro newspaper and the well-respected 'This Is Money' website. So it's definitely not a scam.
However the firm which runs Metro Bingo (for Associated Newspapers) appears to be actually based in Gibraltar. That makes any threat of legal action tricky. Your best way of dealing with the problem might be to email the news desk of one of the Daily Mail's rivals (such as the Daily Express: news.desk @ express.co.uk ) explaining your problem. (NB: Remember to mention that it's Associated Newspapers who have let you down. Editors love stories which denigrate rival publications!). With a bit of luck they'll shame Associated Newspapers into paying up!
Chris
However the firm which runs Metro Bingo (for Associated Newspapers) appears to be actually based in Gibraltar. That makes any threat of legal action tricky. Your best way of dealing with the problem might be to email the news desk of one of the Daily Mail's rivals (such as the Daily Express: news.desk @ express.co.uk ) explaining your problem. (NB: Remember to mention that it's Associated Newspapers who have let you down. Editors love stories which denigrate rival publications!). With a bit of luck they'll shame Associated Newspapers into paying up!
Chris
Just to let everyone know I have contacted Metro head office, sending a stern letter explaining my mistake, my opinions and what I am willing to do in order to receive that money wether it be to shame the companies themselves into giving me back what in my opinion is rightfully mine. This has put me off online gambling for good, and I shall let you all know how I get on.
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