I got a message saying I won a promo or lottery. Is it real?
If you have to pay anything to receive a prize, it is a scam. Real promotions do not ask winners for a fee, a code or a PIN.
Promo scams use the names of telecom companies, banks, betting sites or radio stations. They ask for a 'processing fee', airtime or your PIN to send the prize.
If you did not enter a competition, you did not win one.
How to check
- Ask yourself if you really entered the promotion.
- Look for the promotion on the company's official website or verified page.
- Never pay a fee or send airtime to claim a prize.
- Never share your PIN or a code sent to your phone.
- Block and report the number.
Frequently asked questions
- They want only a small amount. Is that a risk?
- Yes. The first small fee is followed by another, and the prize never comes.
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