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, where fraudsters falsely claim victims have won large prizes like 50 lakhs and demand upfront processing fees to release the winnings, a tactic never used by legitimate lotteries.[1][2][3] It matches known patterns reported by CBI, police, and PIB Fact Check, involving WhatsApp or SMS notifications leading to payments via UPI apps like a payments app, resulting in losses up to crores.[1][2] No legitimate contest requires advance fees for prizes.
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, where fraudsters falsely claim victims have won large prizes like 50 lakhs and demand upfront processing fees to release the winnings, a tactic never used by legitimate lotteries.[1][2][3] It matches known patterns reported by CBI, police, and PIB Fact Check, involving WhatsApp or SMS notifications leading to payments via UPI apps like a payments app, resulting in losses up to crores.[1][2] No legitimate contest requires advance fees
- How does Fake Lottery/Prize Scam work?
- This message is a classic KBC lottery scam prevalent in India, where fraudsters falsely claim victims have won large prizes like 50 lakhs and demand upfront processing fees to release the winnings, a tactic never used by legitimate lotteries.[1][2][3] It matches known patterns reported by CBI, police, and PIB Fact Check, involving WhatsApp or SMS notifications leading to payments via UPI apps like
- 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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