Conspiracy Theories About Premium Bonds



As with most things that are concerned with the government, conspiracy theories are generated to prove or disprove unfairness between two parties or plots to hurt the population. Premium bonds are not isolated from these kinds of attacks. Conspiracy theorists have accused the National Savings and Investments agency of defrauding the public and being bias in the way they hand out the prizes and pick out the numbers of the bonds. These conspiracy theories are meant to hurt the agency and they are being reported in blogs and other methods to bring the idea of premium bonds to a halt.

The National Savings and Investment agency has issued statements that debunk these theories and preserve their integrity. Their number generating machine, ERNIE, creates random numbers that correspond with the numbers on the bonds. Large drawings are held each month and some people believe that the number generating is fixed. One of the most bizarre theories is that some people believe that ERNIE is a super computer that knows how a person thinks. People have even sent ERNIE Christmas and Valentine Day cards to the computer in hopes that it will sway its picks. This is totally untrue; the machine is totally random and does not have the capacity to know anything.

Psychologists have made the assumption that even the employees of the National Savings and Invest agency does not even know how the numbers are picked by ERNIE. The people that make the theories have a intrinsic need to know how a process works and when they do not know, they will come up with ideas that make them feel more comforted. Ironically, most of the conspiracy theories come from people who have never won any of the cash prizes and they feel that they are not in control of the situation.

The maximum holding for premium bonds is thirty thousand pounds. A theory exists that only the maximum amount in the system will generate winners for those people only. If you do the statistics thirty thousand pounds has a better chance of winning than if you have just two or three thousand pounds invested in bonds. Again people with the lower amount of money invested are perpetrating the theory. With over a third of the population of Great Britain investing the premium bonds system, so people may never win a cash prize nor see their investment grow.

There is a theory that only new premium bonds are winning. This may be true. Though the program has been going on for decades, there has been a surge of new buying since the one million pound prize was introduced. Again the numbers come into play, the more that people play, the less chance you will win a cash prize. As with any lottery system, the more people that play and save, the more people will lose.

The good thing is larger prizes and more money can be put into the system where people who win will make a larger profit. By doing the simple math, most of these theories are debunking themselves.




Comments

You won't have to completely clean your tank for another 2 months.
By burberry outlet - Homepage
21st October 2011 - 8:16pm

This can be a tedious chore if there is a lot of build-up on the glass.
By burberry - Homepage
21st October 2011 - 8:17pm

Some freshwater aquariums have algae growth on the glass.
By burberry uk - Homepage
21st October 2011 - 8:17pm

To maintain a healthy tank, it is important to clean it properly and keep up with the aquarium care.
By burberry outlet - Homepage
21st October 2011 - 8:17pm

To maintain a healthy tank, it is important to clean it properly and keep up with the aquarium care.
By replica watches - Homepage
3rd November 2011 - 9:42pm

Some freshwater aquariums have algae growth on the glass.
By replica watches - Homepage
3rd November 2011 - 9:42pm

This can be a tedious chore if there is a lot of build-up on the glass.
By replica watches - Homepage
3rd November 2011 - 9:42pm

Thank you for your sharing
nike air jordan shoes - By nike air jordan shoes - Homepage
9th November 2011 - 12:40am

moda borse
moda borse - By moda borse - Homepage
15th November 2011 - 9:13pm

juicy couture outlet
juicy couture outlet - By juicy couture outlet - Homepage
15th November 2011 - 9:13pm

juicy couture sale
juicy couture sale - By juicy couture sale - Homepage
15th November 2011 - 9:13pm

juicy couture tracksuits
juicy couture tracksuits - By juicy couture tracksuits - Homepage
15th November 2011 - 9:13pm


Leading its creative direction, German-born designer Tomas Maier has infused the Bottega Veneta brand with a fresh spin and brought new energy into the classic woven bags. The ready-to-wear collection, like the BV handbags, is collectible and timeless—made from the finest fabrics in clean, classic lines.
copy luxury handbags, cartier handbags - By replica handbags,hermes bags - Homepage
6th December 2011 - 12:25am

ray ban uk
ray ban uk - By ray ban uk - Homepage
27th December 2011 - 10:26pm

Leading its creative direction, German-born designer Tomas Maier has infused the Bottega Veneta brand with a fresh spin and brought new energy into the classic woven bags. The ready-to-wear collection, like the BV handbags, is collectible and timeless鈥攎ade from the finest fabrics in clean, classic lines.
By replica rolex - Homepage
2nd January 2012 - 10:54pm

Leading its creative direction, German-born designer Tomas Maier has infused the Bottega Veneta brand with a fresh spin and brought new energy into the classic woven bags. The ready-to-wear collection, like the BV handbags, is collectible and timeless鈥攎ade from the finest fabrics in clean, classic lines.
By replica rolex - Homepage
2nd January 2012 - 10:54pm

Leading its creative direction, German-born designer Tomas Maier has infused the Bottega Veneta brand with a fresh spin and brought new energy into the classic woven bags. The ready-to-wear collection, like the BV handbags, is collectible and timeless—made from the finest fabrics in clean, classic lines.
By replica rolex - Homepage
2nd January 2012 - 10:54pm

hollister
hollister uk
hollister outlet
hollister clothing
hollister co
hco
hco clothing
hollister sale - By hollister outlet - Homepage
5th January 2012 - 12:33am

Are saying relating to top quality material, flagstones in addition to learning resource that she and also sh works in the beads and charms building.
pandora bracelets - By Pandora Jewellery - Homepage
29th January 2012 - 10:45pm

links of london
links of london - By links of london - Homepage
31st January 2012 - 9:45pm

thomas sabo
thomas sabo - By thomas sabo - Homepage
31st January 2012 - 9:45pm

pandora jewellery
pandora jewellery - By pandora jewellery - Homepage
31st January 2012 - 9:45pm

ray ban
ray ban - By ray ban - Homepage
31st January 2012 - 9:45pm

*Name:
*Email:
Website URL:
Title / Subject:
Hide my email
*Comments:
*
 



Site Menu


Bond Articles

Are Premium Bonds Worth It?
Bizarre Facts About Premium Bonds
Can NonBritish Investors Purchase Premium Bonds?
Conspiracy Theories About Premium Bonds
Facts About Premium Bonds
Fun Facts And Myths About Premium Bonds
How To Claim Your Premium Bonds Winning
If American Adopted The Premium Bonds Program
Premium Bond And ERNIE
Premium Bonds Have Come Under Fire From Various Groups
Premium Bonds Is Not Considered Gambling By Most
Premium Bonds Or Savings Accounts The Choice Is Yours
Premium Bonds The Best Saving Practice For The British Citizen
Premium Bonds And Islamic Law
Premium Bonds And The Difference Between NSI And Banks
Premium Bonds And The Northern Ireland Widow
Premium Bonds And The Odds Calculator
Premium Bonds And The Unluckiest Man In Great Britain
Randomness In The Premium Bonds Market
Success Stories About Premium Bonds
The Difference Between British And Canadian Premium Bonds
The NS&I And Premium Bonds
The Premium Bonds Program Hits A Milestone In Financial History.
What Is A Premium Bond?
Why Is It Smart To Invest In Premium Bonds?







Bond Articles


How To Claim Your Premium Bonds Winning Premium bonds are a great way to save money and at the same..


Premium Bonds And The Difference Between NSI And Banks When looking for investments such as premium bonds, you might be..


What Is A Premium Bond? The United Kingdom has a unique way to insure bonds that is very different..


If American Adopted The Premium Bonds Program The British have found a unique way to invest their money...



Related Videos:

Related News:

 
Corporate Bonds: New issue premiums shrink; Viridian surfaces in high-yield - International Financing Review

    

Corporate Bonds: New issue premiums shrink; Viridian surfaces in high-yield
International Financing Review
Pre-mandate levels indicate fair value for the new bond at around plus 176bp, therefore suggesting a new issue premium of around 19bp. The October 2021 bond marks the issuer's last venture in the euro-denominated market, an original 10yr deal launched ...

and more »



When An ETF Trades At A Premium, Sell - Barron's (blog)

    

When An ETF Trades At A Premium, Sell
Barron's (blog)
By Brendan Conway Morningstar's Timothy Strauts has a worthwhile look at the unusual premium in the iShares S&P National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF (MUB). It's far more common to see closed-end funds trading at noticeable premiums or discounts, ...
We Love This ETF: Sell It NowMorningstar.com

all 4 news articles »