Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police have shared with us reports of residents receiving scam Fifa World Cup Lottery letters.
These are fraudulent.
Do not respond to any communication about this type of lottery.
The key signs of this fraud are:
· You receive notification of a lottery you never entered.
· You may be asked to pay an "administrative fee" or provide bank details to release your prize.
· Letters will demand an urgent response and tell you to keep your "win" confidential.
· Scam mail can be personalised using the recipient's name throughout the letter.
· Artwork will use crests or seals to imitate authenticity.
· They will use wording such as "guaranteed" or "100 per cent genuine" to try to convince you.
· They will often use precise amounts of money to make it look more genuine.
DO NOT respond to any mail that carries these signs – it will be a scam.
Check with a friend or family member if you are unsure and remember if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is!
· For advice on scams call - Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline: 0808 223 1133 (this is a free phone number).
· To report a scam call – Report Fraud: 0300 123 2040.
For more information on scams visit the IWASP website.
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