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Lottery, quiz show or lucky draw prize with a "tax" to pay first
A message says you won a big prize in a lottery or quiz show draw, and asks for a tax or processing fee before release.
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How it works
- A WhatsApp message, voice note or call says your number won a lottery or a quiz show lucky draw worth lakhs.
- A "manager" sends a certificate with logos and photos, and asks for GST, income tax or processing fees.
- Each payment is followed by another fee, and the prize never arrives.
What it looks like
Example messages. Numbers and links are masked.
Congratulations! Your number has won Rs 25 lakh in the KBC lucky draw. Contact our manager on WhatsApp to claim.
To release your prize, deposit Rs 12,500 GST and Rs 8,000 processing charge in this account.
Red flags
- A prize in a contest you never entered
- Fees or tax to pay before release
- A certificate full of logos
- A "manager" on WhatsApp
The one question to ask
How did you win a draw you never entered?
Already paid or shared details?
Call 1930 at once: in the first hour the money can often still be frozen before it moves on. Then call your bank on the number printed on your card, and file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in with screenshots of every message and payment.
1930 · cybercrime.gov.in
Also seen as
- Car or gold prize from a shopping app
- Lucky draw in a brand's name