8-y-o becomes a millionaire
What started as a typical childlike error ended up in a surprise million- dollar windfall for eight-year-old Abri.
Her mom, Krystal, and the rest of the family were bowled over when the grade three student received an unexpected call from Digicel ‘Mek Wi Rich Togeddah’ live draw presenter, ZJ Sparks, announcing she was Jamaica’s newest millionaire.
“Mommy I won money, I’m a millionaire!,” the child shouted as she danced around the family home in celebration.
In recalling what led to the cash call, Krystal shared that Abri had dialled the *142# entry code in error while trying to renew her mobile data plan. The family was unaware that she had entered the promotion until they received the mind-blowing phone call.
“I was at home when Abri came to me saying that the number 6195000 kept on calling her and that it was Digicel. When they called back and I spoke to the representative, I was genuinely confused because I did not remember entering the promotion. So I checked her call log, only to see that she had dialled 142. I realised that it must have happened one day when she impatiently decided to renew her data plan herself and called that number instead,” Krystal said.
EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER
She continued, “Once I and my husband realised it was real, it was an emotional roller coaster for us both. We were shocked, happy and still a bit confused that this could have happened to us.”
For the family, the money couldn’t have come at a better time. With the new school year already here, Krystal no longer has to worry about back-to-school expenses. First on her shopping list are books, a new tablet for online classes, and any other items Abri needs to stay ahead of her studies. The rest will go into an investment fund to pay for Abri’s future education.