Kind of scam
Prizes, loans and charity
Pay a fee to claim, borrow or give. The thing never arrives.
4 reports
Sun 18 OctOur write-upOngoing
“You have won” prizes, sweepstakes and lotteries
A call, message or letter says you have won a prize but must pay a fee, a tax or shipping first. Real prizes are free.
Prizes, loans and charityPhone, text, email or letter
Sun 18 OctOur write-upOngoing
Guaranteed loans that ask for a fee first
An ad or caller promises a loan or credit card whatever your credit history, then asks you to pay a "processing" or "insurance" fee up front.
Prizes, loans and charityOnline advert or phone call
Sun 18 OctOur write-upOngoing
Charity scams and fake fundraisers
A caller, message or look-alike website asks for a donation, often after a disaster. The money does not go to any charity.
Prizes, loans and charityPhone, text, social media or website
Sun 18 OctOur write-upOngoing
Recovery scams: people who say they can get your money back
After you lose money, someone contacts you offering to recover it for a fee. They are often working from a list of earlier victims.
Prizes, loans and charityPhone, email, text or social media