55 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers Lottery scams can take many forms: telephone, mail or Internet.You could be told that you have won a big prize or a free trip. Ask questions. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Tips: •Watch out for a contest you don't remember entering. • Be suspicious when someone asks you for personal information, such as your social insurance number or credit card number, before collecting your prize. • Beware of prizes that require you to pay the taxes or other fees. • Get more information on the company or charity. Don't use telephone numbers or Internet sites that the company gives you. Look up the information yourself. • Report suspected fraud or scams to the police. Quiz: The following true or false questions may help you learn more about lottery fraud. 1. Buying a product increases your chances of winning a prize. 2. It is normal for a telemarketer to ask you to send a fee up front before they will send you a prize. 3. Contest entry forms at fairs and malls may be used by con artists to get your personal information. 4. Canadian lotteries must have a registration number. 1. (F) 2. (F) 3. (T) 4. (T) Elder Fraud: It's time to face the reality. justice.gc.ca Lottery Fraud Out of the blue, I got a phone call saying I'd won a $100,000 prize! All I had to do was send a cheque to cover the handling fees and the company would send me my prize. Now my cheque has been cashed, and the company has disappeared. Fraud is a crime. It could happen to anyone. Stay informed. Image by www.freepik.com
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