Scammers often try to deceive people by pretending to offer them money or prizes through various means, including Instagram. Here are some signs that can help you identify a scammer who is pretending to offer you money through an Instagram lottery: This is the latest! They have stolen a photo, claiming to be Lilly Lundberg...Contacted me last night...thinking I would jump for joy at a winning ticket LOL AS you can see their paintshop skills are second to non-LOL
So guys.................READ...................Down below is the gist so far...
Random notification: If you receive a notification from a lottery you never participated in, it's likely a scam. Legitimate lotteries will only contact you if you have purchased a ticket or registered for the lottery. got it?
Asking for personal information: Scammers may ask you to provide your personal information like your name, address, date of birth, phone number, or bank account details, claiming that they need this information to transfer your winnings. Do not provide any personal information unless you are certain it is a legitimate lottery. They did this almost immediately...eejits
Pressure to respond quickly: Scammers may try to pressure you into responding quickly by claiming that you have a limited time to claim your winnings or that there are many other people competing for the prize. Legitimate lotteries do not pressure you to respond quickly or demand that you pay any fees or taxes upfront.
Requesting payment or fees: Scammers may ask you to pay upfront fees or taxes to receive your winnings. Legitimate lotteries do not require you to pay any fees or taxes before receiving your prize.
Suspicious account: Scammers often use fake or impersonated accounts to contact people. Check the account details, such as the profile picture, followers, posts, and comments, to see if they look genuine.
If you suspect that you are being scammed, do not respond to the message, provide any personal information or send any money. Instead, report the account to Instagram and the relevant authorities, and take steps to protect your online security, such as changing your passwords and enabling two-factor authentication on your accounts.
