🎰Scam Alert

Prize & Lottery Scams

Prize and lottery scams claim you've won a sweepstakes, lottery, or prize - but you must pay fees, taxes, or processing charges to claim your winnings. The prize doesn't exist.

Search for a phone number to check if it's been reported as a prize & lottery scam

Warning Signs of Prize Scams

•You've won a contest you don't remember entering
•Must pay fees, taxes, or shipping to claim prize
•Asked to provide bank account for 'deposit'
•Pressured to keep winnings secret
•Prize value seems too good to be true
•Payment requested via gift cards or wire transfer

How to Protect Yourself

✓You can't win a lottery you didn't enter
✓Legitimate prizes never require upfront payment
✓Real sweepstakes don't require fees to claim
✓Research any company claiming you've won
✓Never wire money or send gift cards for prizes

What to Do If You're Targeted

1.Do not pay anything or provide personal information
2.Research the company and prize claim
3.Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
4.Block the caller's number
5.Warn friends and family about the scam

Report a Prize & Lottery Scam

Help protect others by reporting scam calls. Search for the number above and submit a report, or report directly to official agencies.

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