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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.
- Prize and Grant Scams
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- Prize and Grant Scams
21 Ιουν 2024 · 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, keep track of your entries so you can confirm any ...
29 Οκτ 2020 · Learn about a common sweepstakes scam — a phone call saying that you won, then asking for personal information to use for identity fraud.
By filing a complaint, you can help the FTC's investigators identify scammers and stop them before they can get someone’s hard-earned money. It really makes a difference. You get a call, letter, email, or text saying that you won! Maybe it’s a vacation or cruise, a lottery or a sweepstakes.
5 Μαΐ 2021 · You get a call, email, or letter saying you won a sweepstakes, lottery, or prize — like an iPad, a new car, or something else. But you can tell it’s a scam because of what they do next: they ask you to pay money or give them your account information to get the prize. If you pay, you’ll lose your money and find out there is no prize.
12 Δεκ 2022 · According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), “anyone who has received a phone call, text message, or email from someone from Publishers Clearing House claiming they won a prize may be...
16 Απρ 2023 · Sweepstake scams are a growing problem that can cause financial and emotional harm. You can avoid becoming a victim by understanding how sweepstakes scams work and protecting yourself. If you believe a sweepstake scam has targeted you, immediately report it to the appropriate authorities.
