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Lottery
Lottery scams usually begin with a phone call,
email or letter saying that you have won a large amount of money or other
wonderful prizes, but a filing fee will need to be paid before the prize will be
released to you. Some victims are even given an actual ticket . . . but it
turns out to be a counterfeit.
How to Protect Yourself
- If you do not remember entering a lottery or
contest, it is probably a scam
- Never buy a lottery ticket from anyone other
than an official lottery retailer displaying official logos and signs.
- Don't redeem a lottery ticket for someone you
do not know.
- Never accept a collect call from someone
claiming to be from the lottery. The lottery does not call collect.
- Don't give your credit card number over the
phone to anyone promising lottery prizes or memberships.
- Never believe anyone who guarantees you will
win a lottery prize. There is no guarantee.
- Don't try to redeem a lottery ticket from a
person. Tickets can be redeemed only at official retailers or lottery offices.
Resources for Victims
Report these scams to:
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