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Lottery fraud is a type of scam where scammers trick victims into believing that they have won a lottery or sweepstakes prize and then ask for money or personal information in order to claim the prize. Here are some key do's and don'ts to help protect yourself from lottery fraud:
Do's:
Research the organization or lottery company before responding to any claims of winnings.
Keep your personal information private and do not share it with anyone claiming to be from a lottery company.
Check the official lottery website to verify the winning numbers and prize claims.
Contact the lottery company directly using the contact information listed on their official website.
Ask for legal advice before claiming any prize and signing any paperwork.
Report any suspected lottery fraud to the authorities or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Don'ts:
Don't pay any money upfront to claim a lottery or sweepstakes prize.
Don't provide any personal information or banking details to anyone claiming to be from a lottery company.
Don't respond to unsolicited emails, phone calls, or letters claiming that you have won a prize.
Don't trust claims of winnings that come with a deadline or require immediate action.
Don't send money through wire transfer, money orders or prepaid cards to claim a prize.
Don't believe claims of lottery winnings that you never entered or purchased a ticket for.
Don't fall for any pressure tactics used by the scammers to coerce you into giving up your personal or financial information.
Keywords:
Lottery fraud
Scam
Sweepstakes prize
Personal information
Official lottery website
Legal advice
Reporting fraud
Federal Trade Commission
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