Category: Lottery or Sweepstakes Scams
Lottery or Sweepstakes Scams deceive individuals by falsely claiming that they have won a substantial prize in a lottery or sweepstakes they did not enter. Scammers may contact victims through phone calls, emails, or messages, using official-sounding language and fake documents to create the illusion of legitimacy. They typically ask for personal information, such as Social Security numbers or bank details, under the pretext of verifying the prize or paying taxes and fees. Once the victim complies, the scammers either steal the provided information or trick them into sending money for non-existent prizes, resulting in financial losses and potential identity theft.