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Phony prizes and sales

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Phony prizes and sales

You may think it’s your lucky day when you’re notified that you are the winner of a big cash payout or expensive prize. But, many types of these scams exist that trick you into claiming your faulty prize, just to take your money.

Let’s all speak up about fraud

February 28, 2023/in Fraud against older adults, Fraud Alerts, Identity theft, Money-making scams, Phony prizes and sales, Tech scams /by Fraud.org staff

Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.

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Travel fraud

October 23, 2020/in Phony prizes and sales /by Fraud.org staff

The thought of going to a warm vacation spot in the winter or visiting a foreign country is exciting. But what seems like a great deal may turn out to be a bad trip. Stay safe. Be Informed. Be skeptical of offers for “free” trips. Airlines and other well-known companies sometimes operate contests for travel prizes. […]

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Avoiding sales calls

October 23, 2020/in Phony prizes and sales /by Fraud.org staff

Tired of calls from strangers trying to sell you something? Bothered by shady characters offering deals that are too good to be true? You can’t eliminate unwanted calls completely, but you can reduce the number your receive. Stay safe. Be Informed. Sign up for the national “do not call” registry. It’s easy and it’s free! Call […]

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Prizes and sweepstakes scams

October 23, 2020/1 Comment/in Phony prizes and sales /by Fraud.org staff

Congratulations! You’ve won a car, valuable jewelry, cash, or some other fabulous prize! Is this really your lucky day, or is your luck about to take a turn for the worse? Be cautious before you claim your big prize or sweepstakes win. Stay safe. Be Informed. Never pay to play. It’s illegal for a company to […]

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Lottery scams

October 23, 2020/in Phony prizes and sales /by Fraud.org staff

You get a call or letter informing you that you can win millions in a foreign lottery. Is this your lucky day? Nope, it’s most likely a scam that’s preying on your excitement to claim a big prize. Stay safe. Be Informed. Crooks take advantage of our natural desire to win. You see state lotteries and […]

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Fake merchandise

October 23, 2020/in Phony prizes and sales /by Fraud.org staff

Online shopping is becoming a convenient alternative for those to like to shop in the comfort of their own home, any time of the day or night. But while there are many legitimate companies online, there are also fraudulent sellers out to cheat consumers. Stay safe. Be Informed. The fake merchandise scam category covers a […]

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