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1. stories.td.com › how-to-spot-a-lottery-scamHow to protect yourself from the lottery scam | TD Stories

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   To help protect yourself against these types of scams, it's important to remember legitimate lotteries are regulated by laws, and do not require any form of pre-payment to claim winnings. If you don’t remember entering the contest you've allegedly won, exercise extreme caution.

2. malwaretips.com › blogs › lottery-defeaterDon’t Fall for the Lottery Defeater Scam – How it Works

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   Oct 14, 2024 · The Lottery Defeater scam is a deceptive online scheme that promises a secret system to help people win the lottery. Using false claims of repeat wins and doctored success stories, scammers sell overpriced guides with useless information.

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     Mathematician Breaks Down the Best Ways to Win the Lottery | WIRED

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4. www.cbc.ca › radio › costoflivingGood news! How winning the lottery won't ruin your life

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   Jan 10, 2020 · Rush has co-authored two books about his negative and positive experiences winning the lottery. The first is called Bloodsuckers, which perhaps tells you how he felt about the experience.

5. www.forbes.com › sites › johnwasikYou’ve Won The Lottery! Well, Definitely Not, Since It’s A ...

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   Oct 10, 2023 · Real lotteries don’t charge processing fees. Scamsters are “phishing” for valuable information they can steal and sell to other fraud merchants, often on the “dark” web. The scammer will insist...

6. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Are you really the lucky winner? Spot the prize scams

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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.

7. www.bbb.org › all › scamstudiesSweepstakes, Lottery, and Prize Scams - Better Business Bureau

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   In 2017, 2,820 individuals reported sweepstakes and lottery scams to Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker, an online tool for tracking scams, with a median loss of $500. The most frequent...

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   Are lotteries a scam?

   • This is the key part of the scam: What they are stealing is your financial information. Real lotteries don’t charge processing fees. Scamsters are “phishing” for valuable information they can steal and sell to other fraud merchants, often on the “dark” web. The scammer will insist that you send money to cover taxes or fees to claim your prize.

   You’ve Won The Lottery! Well, Definitely Not, Since It’s A Scam — Here

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   Can a scammer claim you have won a lottery?

   • This is what the CSN found: The scammer will claim that you have won a large sum of money, often in the millions of dollars. They may even say that you have won a jackpot. If you’ve won the lottery, you won’t get a text. The scammer will usually ask for your bank account details so they can deposit the money into your account.

   You’ve Won The Lottery! Well, Definitely Not, Since It’s A Scam — Here

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   What if I don't remember winning a lottery?

   • If you don’t remember entering the contest you've allegedly won, exercise extreme caution. Remember that you cannot be the winner of a lottery in a foreign country unless you have specifically purchased a ticket in that country. If claiming your prize has a tight deadline, be wary.

   How to protect yourself from the lottery scam | TD Stories

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   What is a Facebook lottery scam?

   • Other scammers may even impersonate people who really did win major state lotteries, claiming they want to give away some of their money to deserving individuals. The target is told they’ve won a “Facebook lottery,” and is instructed to send money or a gift card to claim their prize. Even if the users send the money, there is no award.

   BBB Study: Sweepstakes, Lottery, and Prize Scams - Better Business Bure…

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   Is lottery Defeater a scam?

   • Any offer matching several criteria on this list is almost certainly a version of the Lottery Defeater scam. Remember, if something sounds too good to be true, it almost always is. Legitimate lottery winning systems simply do not exist. If you already purchased the Lottery Defeater or related upsells, don’t panic.

   Don’t Fall for the Lottery Defeater Scam - MalwareTips Forums

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   How do lottery scams work?

   • The scammer will usually ask for your bank account details so they can deposit the money into your account. They may also ask for your credit card number so they can deduct “processing fees.” This is the key part of the scam: What they are stealing is your financial information. Real lotteries don’t charge processing fees.

   You’ve Won The Lottery! Well, Definitely Not, Since It’s A Scam — Here

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9. www.consumeraffairs.com › news › sweepstakes-andSweepstakes and Lottery Scams - ConsumerAffairs

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   Mar 21, 2024 · “If you receive a call saying you’ve won the lottery, it’s almost always a scam,” Attorney General DeWine said in the alert.