QIQ Hosting Sign Up Query.

[Clunk]

I'm just in the process of signing up for the QIQ offer, but I am a bit concerned about the payment method.

It directs me to moneybookers.com for payment, I hadnt heard of them before, but alarm bells started ringing when it wouldnt let me proceed without entering my mobile number

It says

"To complete this transaction we may need to verify your mobile/cell phone number via SMS. A valid number MUST be provided in order to continue with this payment."

My mobile number isnt registered with my bank, and isnt tied to my card in any way, so how can they verify my details as it is a PAYG mobile?

Then it asks me to go and register all my details, choose a login name and password...seems a bit odd for a card payment?

Is it just a spam trap, or is this something new?

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks.

[Tarffie]

I used MoneyBookers a long time ago. iirc they only require a valid number so they can contact you for whatever reason, just like some sites require a valid email address. They're alright though, not a scammy scam.

[Clunk]

I contacted QIQ about it and they let me pay by paypal instead, so all is not lost