Is this really a legitimate competition?

I just received this notice of a competition in my mailbox. Competition. There is an entry fee of $20.oo...but that is normal.

But, what makes me suspiciou, is that they state that adult entries be accompanied by a CREDIT CARD NUMBER!

Here is the link.....
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/temporary-exhibitions/wpy-entry/index.jsp

The 2010 Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is now open and we are once again seeking the very best innovative and inspiring wildlife images.
Find out more and how to enter the competition

Come and see the 2009 Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition winners in our stunning exhibition at the Natural History Museum.

Yes it's a legit competition, in fact it's one of the most prestigious nature photography competitions, and received over 43,000 image submissions last year. Taking payment by credit card is a whole lot simpler than trying to collect checks, cash, etc.

Just make sure any personal info goes to the Veolia folks and not someone posing as them

Floris...
Thanks....I'm just a newbie with photo contests. It just sounded like they wanted your credit card on deposit after you paid the $20.00

Thank you Floris so much. There are so many scams out there right now, that I'm really wary of anything that comes to my mailbox without my asking for it.

Lucy

That website is in the UK. Is that where V. is based?

Google the contest and see if the same web address comes up. If so, then you are okay. If not, you found the legit site and enter through that address. And remember, just because it looks the same doesn't mean that it is the same site.

thanks Dan....I know that scammers are really good at making identical, but fake websites.

Thanks for the info to check out the contest. And the sites had the same address. Just don't know how they got my e-mail....NPN?