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21 Ιουν 2024 · How to avoid sweepstakes scams. Remember, you have to play to win. If you’re being told you won a sweepstakes but don’t remember entering one, that’s a red flag for a scam. If you do enter...
Sweepstakes, prize, and lottery frauds are among the top scams people report to the FTC. These scams usually start with a call or message that says you’re a winner. (A lie.) They say to get the so-called prize you have to send money or click somewhere to give your information.
27 Ιουν 2023 · The FTC says that Publishers Clearing House used language and designs on its website and in its email marketing that tricked consumers, including many older adults, into believing they had to buy things on the PCH website to enter a sweepstakes. Or that doing so would improve their chances of winning a prize.
The initial contact in a sweepstakes scam may be a call, email, social media notification or even snail mail offering congratulations for winning a big contest. But there’s a catch: You’ll be asked to pay a fee, taxes or customs duties to claim your prize.
28 Μαρ 2021 · Sweepstakes check scams work like this: An envelope arrives in your mailbox claiming that you've won a large prize from a giveaway. As proof, there's an actual check for a portion of the prize amount in the envelope!
5 Μαΐ 2021 · Scammers send you a message (via text, email, or social media) to get your personal information. You might be told that you won a gift card or a discount code to a local store. Or the message may say you won something expensive, like an iPad or a new car from your local dealership.
26 Ιουλ 2021 · By following these simple steps to research the prize notifications you receive, you'll verify that you have won a legitimate giveaway and aren't being scammed. This will give you peace of mind while protecting you from monetary loss and identity theft.
