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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. Don’t.
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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.
21 Ιουν 2024 · Scammers are impersonating Publishers Clearing House in a sweepstakes scam. Learn how to spot and avoid these common scams.
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.
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 · You can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or the Better Business Bureau (BBB). In addition, contact your state attorney general’s office or local consumer protection agency. Sweepstake scams are a growing problem that can cause financial and emotional harm.
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.
