Lottery Scam is where the sender requests to assist in facilitating the transfer of a considerable sum of cash, generally within the sort of an email. In return, the sender offers a commission, usually within the range of several million dollars. The scammers then request that cash should be sent to buy a number of the prices related to the transfer. If money is shipped to the scammers, they're going to either disappear immediately or attempt to get extra money with claims of continued problems with the transfer.

What is a Lottery Scam?

In Lottery Scam they typically lure with an email or call stating that you simply have just won a lottery. However, to receive the cash you'll be required to supply your details like checking account number and private number or maybe transfer a relatively smaller sum to a different checking account.

What are the common Cyber Crimes committed through Lottery Scams?

1. You may get an email stating you've got won a cash prize for a lottery that you've never entered. 
2. Usually, there's a requirement for fees (courier fees, taxes, customs, shipping, etc.) that require to be paid before the winnings are made available.
3. The major quest is to provoke an emotional reaction which successively will cause you to send your Bank details, Address, MasterCard or personal information.
4. These emails can also contain viruses or unwanted software which could harm your computer.
5.  Lottery Scams involves in getting mail containing glossy brochures and a number of scratch cards, one of which will be a winner. To make it more authentic, it will often be a second or third prize. But as you call to claim your prize, the scammer will ask for fees or GST or income taxes to be paid before you can get your winnings.
6. Often we come across Travel prize scams through Lottery which involves the scammer claiming you’ve won a free holiday or airfares. Such travel vouchers often have hidden fees and conditions or maybe fake and worthless.

How can Online Legal India™ help you?

We have a team of the legal concierge who would resolve your issue as well as file a Consumer Complaint against Cyber Crime on Lottery Fraud and would work on it until your contentment. One can also take active services like taking Legal Advice or issuing a Legal Notice against Cyber Crime with facts, proves and statements. Our learned legal advocate team will help you draft one legal notice and send across to the accused party.