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Fake lottery, KBC and lucky-draw scams
INDIA — By BharatSecure Threat Intelligence Team ·
Category: Lottery Scam
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Sources: 3 · Last automated validation: Not recorded
- Delhi Police Cyber Cell: Delhi Police Cyber Cell: Lottery Scams
- Delhi Police Cyber Cell: Delhi Police Cyber Cell: KBC Lottery Frauds
- Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs: Union Home Minister delivers keynote address at National Conference on 'Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem'
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Verdict Summary
Fake lottery, KBC and lucky-draw scams is a confirmed scam. Do not engage — block the sender and report to 1930 (National Cyber Crime Helpline) immediately.
Risk score: 8/10 · Severity: High · Verdict: Dangerous
Scam Intelligence: Fake lottery, KBC and lucky-draw scams
Proprietary signals from BharatSecure's scam-tracking database.
| First documented | Oct 24, 2026 |
How Fake lottery, KBC and lucky-draw scams Works
- A call, SMS, WhatsApp message or email announces a big prize.
- You are asked for a small fee for tax, processing or transfer.
- After the first payment, further charges are demanded.
- The scammer disappears once you stop paying.
How This Scam Works — Detailed Explanation
You are told you have won a lottery, a KBC prize or a lucky draw you never entered. To release the prize you are asked to pay a fee. The prize does not exist.
Who Does Fake lottery, KBC and lucky-draw scams Target?
General public across India
Red Flags — How to Identify Fake lottery, KBC and lucky-draw scams
- A win you did not enter for
- A fee, tax or processing charge before the prize is released
- Use of the KBC name or logo on WhatsApp
- A request to keep the win secret
What To Do If You Encounter Fake lottery, KBC and lucky-draw scams
- Do not pay and do not reply
- Block the number and report it
- If you have paid, call 1930 at once and report at cybercrime.gov.in
How to Report Fake lottery, KBC and lucky-draw scams in India
- Call 1930 — National Cyber Crime Helpline (24x7)
- File a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in
- Contact your bank immediately if money was lost
- Call RBI helpline: 14440 for banking fraud
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fake lottery, KBC and lucky-draw scams?
- Fake lottery, KBC and lucky-draw scams is a reported lottery scam scam that BharatSecure has documented as affecting Indian users. Fraudsters use it to trick victims into sharing money, OTPs, or personal and banking details. It currently carries a risk rating of 8/10 (High).
- Is Fake lottery, KBC and lucky-draw scams dangerous, and how common is it in India?
- Yes. This scam is rated High severity (8/10) because it can lead to direct financial loss or identity theft. It spreads through SMS, WhatsApp, phone calls, and fake websites, and variants are reported across India throughout the year. Treat any unexpected message or call matching this pattern as suspicious until verified.
- How can I protect myself from Fake lottery, KBC and lucky-draw scams?
- Do not pay and do not reply Block the number and report it If you have paid, call 1930 at once and report at cybercrime.gov.in Never share OTPs, UPI PINs, card numbers, or passwords; verify any request independently using official numbers from the company's real website; and avoid clicking links in unsolicited messages.
- How do I report Fake lottery, KBC and lucky-draw scams in India?
- Call 1930 (the National Cyber Crime Helpline) within 24 hours for the best chance of recovering funds, and file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in with screenshots and transaction details. Notify your bank's fraud team to freeze transactions, and report the suspect UPI ID or phone number to BharatSecure so other users can be warned.
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This type of scam is documented by the credible published sources listed below. That does not independently verify every detail on this page.
Official guidance on this type of scam
These sources document this kind of scam in general. They are not evidence about the specific details, names or numbers on this page.
- Delhi Police Cyber Cell: Lottery Scams — Delhi Police Cyber Cell, (Official source). Quote checked against the page on 2026-10-18.
The scammers then request that money be sent to pay for some of the costs associated with the transfer.
- Delhi Police Cyber Cell: KBC Lottery Frauds — Delhi Police Cyber Cell, (Official source). Quote checked against the page on 2026-10-18.
Once the victim deposits that money, they start demanding for more on one pretext or another.
- Delhi Police Cyber Cell: Lottery Scams — Delhi Police Cyber Cell, (Official source). Quote checked against the page on 2026-10-18.
Never respond to fake lottery winning related calls/SMS/Emails
- Union Home Minister delivers keynote address at National Conference on 'Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem' — Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, 2026-02-10 (Official source). Quote checked against the page on 2026-10-18.
Shri Amit Shah said that the helpline 1930 has proved to be an effective tool in saving victims of cyber fraud.
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