Search (required) Sort by: (required) RelevanceDate 1 result, showing 1 to 1 Beware of fake lottery and competition 'wins' on social networking platforms Scamwatch is warning consumers to beware of fake lotteries or competitions on social networking platforms, with scammers using popular platforms to pedal these empty wins. Scam category Attempts to gain your personal information Identity theft Phishing Threats & extortion Ransomware & malware Threats to life, arrest or other Unexpected money Rebate scams Buying or selling False billing Online shopping scams Travel, prizes and lottery scams Travel, prizes and lottery scams Unexpected prize & lottery scams Dating & romance Fake charities Investments Betting & sports investment scams Investment scams Date 2015 August 2015 News type Radar alerts
Beware of fake lottery and competition 'wins' on social networking platforms Scamwatch is warning consumers to beware of fake lotteries or competitions on social networking platforms, with scammers using popular platforms to pedal these empty wins.