Lottery Scam
Fake lottery winnings requiring payment to claim.
Lottery Scam in one clear explanation
Fake lottery winnings requiring payment to claim.
- Email/call announces you won lottery you never entered
- To claim prize, you must pay taxes, fees, or processing charges upfront
- Первое действие: You cant win what you didnt enter
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Как работает этот скам
Email/call announces you won lottery you never entered
To claim prize, you must pay taxes, fees, or processing charges upfront
After payment, more fees appear, prize never arrives
Как защитить себя
- ✓ You cant win what you didnt enter
- ✓ Legitimate lotteries never require upfront fees
- ✓ Never send money for prizes
- ✓ Report to FTC
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How do lottery scams work?
Scammers contact you claiming you've won a lottery or sweepstakes (often one you never entered). To claim your "prize," you must pay taxes, fees, or processing charges upfront. The prize doesn't exist, and scammers continue requesting more payments.
Can I win a lottery I never entered?
No. You cannot win a legitimate lottery or sweepstakes you didn't enter. If someone contacts you about winnings from a competition you don't remember entering, it's a scam. Legitimate lotteries don't contact winners via email or phone.
Why do scammers ask for fees to claim lottery winnings?
This is the core of the scam - there is no prize. Legitimate lotteries deduct taxes from winnings; they never require winners to pay anything upfront. Any request for payment to claim a prize is fraud.
Что делать дальше
Официальные ресурсы
Industry anti-phishing organization with reporting and education resources.
FTC Consumer AdviceUS consumer guidance for scams, fraud patterns, and reporting options.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint CenterOfficial reporting channel for internet-enabled crime in the United States.