fake lottery
Fraudulent prize scheme
A fake lottery is a scam in which someone is told they've won a lottery they never entered, then asked to pay fees or provide personal information to claim the nonexistent prize.
The scheme exploits excitement and greed: She almost fell for a fake lottery promising millions from overseas.
Variations arrive by email, phone, or mail, often claiming to be from foreign governments or well-known organizations.
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- riggedFraudulently arranged beforehand
- conArgument against
- swindleDeception for financial gain
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