These fake "wins" are part of a network of lotteries and lottery scams that proliferate like weeds. They proliferate because, unfortunately, they have many takers - probably because most people have fantasies of winning. Criminals are sneaky, persistent, and expert targeting our human weaknesses :. Our fears, our hopes, our neglect - and our greed
The November Consumer Reports focuses on fraud targeting seniors, and they have a section - Anatomy a Swindle - which describes how these sweepstakes scams work. And while the issue is fraud aimed at the elderly, people of all ages are susceptible to fraud. Read the article, and if you have friends or elderly relatives, make sure they are familiar with these scams too.
The FTC offers a warning sign on municipalities must read for price scams. It's worth a quick read.
The FBI also offers information about common scams and tips to avoid fraud. These three are particularly relevant to this type of fraud:
- Do not pay for a If a caller tells you the payment of taxes, he or she violates the federal law "free money.".
- always take the time to make a decision. Legitimate companies do not force you to make a quick decision.
- Never send money or give personal information such as credit card numbers and expiration dates, bank account numbers, dates of birth, or security numbers social familiar to companies or unknown persons.
How to complain
If you have a complaint of scam or fraud, here are several ways to file a report.
- complain of Internet crime with the FBI
- file a postal complaint with the postal service of the United States
- Post fraud or a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission
- file a complaint with the attorney general's office or your state office of consumer protection
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