A LUCKY couple who scooped up a whopping £83,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery revealed that they almost ignored the call after they were convinced it was a scam. Alan and Muriel Owen said they were sceptical about winning the jackpot until their neighbours confirmed that they had indeed won the life-changing sum. 2 Alan and Muriel scooped up a whopping £83,333 in the People's Postcode Lottery Credit: People's Postcode Lottery 2 Helen Smith, owner of the local village pub, described the news as 'fantastic' Credit: People's Postcode Lottery They were one of 11 winners on a street in Nantymeol, Ogmore Vale, to bag an eye-watering £83,333 each.
Muriel said: "I couldn't believe it, I thought it was a scam at first, and then I said to [Alan] somebody was playing a sick joke on us." Fortunately, the phone call which confirmed their win was real, and now the couple look forward to splashing their newfound wealth. Alan and Muriel wasted no time and had already booked a trip to Turkey to celebrate.
read more on money TIPS TOPPED Supermarket beans named better than Heinz and Branston – it’s not Tesco or Lidl HOUSEHOLD SAVER Full list of grants that could save you £3k off energy bill The lucky pair added that it was "amazing" to share the win with the other residents, describing them as "lovely valleys people". Most of the winners in Nantymeol came together to celebrate at the local village pub, with owner Helen Smith describing the news as "fantastic". She told the BBC: "It .