Photobox - Scam?

Admiral Huddy · 19-02-2009, 15:56

I've been using Photobox for years. At Christmas I ordered my Wife an album which came to around £40. When I placed the order, the website asked me if I would like a £15 voucher for next time I used PB. Of course I said yes and the site was redirected to SuperDiscountshopper or something like that. My details were already filled in and I (unlike me) ticked the box and got my voucher.

However, I've since learnt that they have taken £10 pm from my visa. I don't notice last month and 2 have come one for this. £30 in all. A cookie must have copied across my card details too.

Bloody cheek!

BBx · 19-02-2009, 16:45

Yeah I have seen this before... they promise you a voucher for ASDA, but not until you fill out a survey and join their newsletter scheme.

Get it deleted!

BB x

Mark · 19-02-2009, 17:27

I've been caught out too. The idea is you're supposed to join their shopping discount scheme (a bit like Quidco), but they hide the monthly subscription fee away in the small print. Even worse, I couldn't actually use the voucher I got.

It's not a scam, but not very far off. Stick to Quidco and their ilk that don't charge £100+ per year for the 'privilege' of 'saving' you money.

Roberta · 19-02-2009, 17:37

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Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

I've been using Photobox for years. At Christmas I ordered my Wife an album which came to around £40. When I placed the order, the website asked me if I would like a £15 voucher for next time I used PB. Of course I said yes and the site was redirected to SuperDiscountshopper or something like that. My details were already filled in and I (unlike me) ticked the box and got my voucher.

However, I've since learnt that they have taken £10 pm from my visa. I don't notice last month and 2 have come one for this. £30 in all. A cookie must have copied across my card details too.

Bloody cheek!

I had this done to me with a company called Vistaprint also. The money from my account was going to something called 'CLUBPREM' and I also didn't agree to it. They will tell you that you agreed to it when you checked the box - which you most certainly did not. I contacted the company and demanded my money back and got it and will never order from Vistaprint again.

19-02-2009, 15:56	#1
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Photobox - Scam? I've been using Photobox for years. At Christmas I ordered my Wife an album which came to around £40. When I placed the order, the website asked me if I would like a £15 voucher for next time I used PB. Of course I said yes and the site was redirected to SuperDiscountshopper or something like that. My details were already filled in and I (unlike me) ticked the box and got my voucher. However, I've since learnt that they have taken £10 pm from my visa. I don't notice last month and 2 have come one for this. £30 in all. A cookie must have copied across my card details too. Bloody cheek! __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

19-02-2009, 16:45	#2
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Yeah I have seen this before... they promise you a voucher for ASDA, but not until you fill out a survey and join their newsletter scheme. Get it deleted! BB x

19-02-2009, 17:27	#3
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I've been caught out too. The idea is you're supposed to join their shopping discount scheme (a bit like Quidco), but they hide the monthly subscription fee away in the small print. Even worse, I couldn't actually use the voucher I got. It's not a scam, but not very far off. Stick to Quidco and their ilk that don't charge £100+ per year for the 'privilege' of 'saving' you money.