Fake Lottery/Prize Scam
फर्जी लॉटरी/इनाम स्कैम
INDIA — By BharatSecure Threat Intelligence Team ·
Verdict: Dangerous | Risk Score: 10/10 | Severity: MEDIUM
Category: Lottery
How Fake Lottery/Prize Scam Works
This message is a classic KBC lottery scam prevalent in India, promising a Rs 25 lakh prize and requiring a 'small fee' to claim it, which is a common tactic to extract upfront payments for fake taxes or processing fees via UPI apps like a payments app[1][2][3]. Government bodies like PIB have explicitly fact-checked and warned against identical 'KBC lottery with Rs 25 lakh reward' frauds spread via WhatsApp, where victims lose lakhs after multiple transactions[3]. No legitimate lottery demands advance fees, making this extremely dangerous.
Who Does Fake Lottery/Prize Scam Target?
General public across India
What To Do If You Encounter Fake Lottery/Prize Scam
- Do not click any links or share personal information
- Block and report the sender immediately
- Report at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930
- Inform your bank if financial details were shared
How to Report Fake Lottery/Prize Scam 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/Prize Scam?
- This message is a classic KBC lottery scam prevalent in India, promising a Rs 25 lakh prize and requiring a 'small fee' to claim it, which is a common tactic to extract upfront payments for fake taxes or processing fees via UPI apps like a payments app[1][2][3]. Government bodies like PIB have explicitly fact-checked and warned against identical 'KBC lottery with Rs 25 lakh reward' frauds spread via WhatsApp, where victims lose lakhs after multiple transactions[3]. No legitimate lottery demands
- How does Fake Lottery/Prize Scam work?
- This message is a classic KBC lottery scam prevalent in India, promising a Rs 25 lakh prize and requiring a 'small fee' to claim it, which is a common tactic to extract upfront payments for fake taxes or processing fees via UPI apps like a payments app[1][2][3]. Government bodies like PIB have explicitly fact-checked and warned against identical 'KBC lottery with Rs 25 lakh reward' frauds spread v
- How to protect yourself from Fake Lottery/Prize Scam?
- Do not click any links or share personal information Block and report the sender immediately Report at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 Inform your bank if financial details were shared
- How to report Fake Lottery/Prize Scam in India?
- Report to cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 (National Cyber Crime Helpline). You can also contact your local police station's cyber cell.
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