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1. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Are you really the lucky winner? Spot the prize scams

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   April 10, 2023. Say you hear or read the words: “You’ve won!” What will you do with your winnings? Who wouldn’t be excited to win a prize, sweepstakes, or lottery? But…did you actually win? And how do you know? Sweepstakes, prize, and lottery frauds are among the top scams people report to the FTC.

2. www.zdnet.com › article › oh-you-won-an-award-dontOh, you won an award? Don't click that vanity scam spam link

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   Mar 9, 2020 · Vanity award scams are on the rise. If you get a promotion that says you're worthy of some sort of business award, use caution. Read on for an example of one such offer, poorly executed....

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4. consumer.ftc.gov › articles › fake-prize-sweepstakesFake Prize, Sweepstakes, and Lottery Scams | Consumer Advice

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   • Scammers say they’re from the government when they’re not. Scammers try to look official. They want you to think you’ve won a government-supervised lottery or sweepstakes.
   • Scammers use names of organizations you might recognize. Scammers might pretend to be from well-known companies that run real sweepstakes. But no real sweepstakes company will contact you to ask for money so you can claim a prize.
   • Scammers send you a message (via text, email, or social media) to get your personal information. You might be told that you won a gift card or a discount code to a local store.
   • Scammers make it seem like you’re the only person who won a prize. But the same text, email, or letter went to lots of people. If your message came by mail, check the postmark on the envelope or postcard.

5. www.bbb.org › article › news-releasesBBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses ...

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   Mar 15, 2024 · BBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses, emailing consumers with fake subscription renewal notices. By Better Business Bureau. March 15, 2024. (Getty Images) Email continues to be...

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   Are 'awards' a scam?

   • It's always nice to be recognized for great work, but some businesses are reporting that they are being targeted with "awards" that are really potential money grabs. Dan Buchta, with the Better Business Bureau explains a common scam going around. "It is known as a vanity award scheme.

   Better Business Bureau warns that award scams are going around - KECI

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   What is a vanity award scam?

   • Dan Buchta, with the Better Business Bureau explains a common scam going around. "It is known as a vanity award scheme. It starts with an email that informs small businesses and nonprofits they are a recipient of a "Best of (insert city name) Award." But in order to claim their trophy, they have to pay up.

   Better Business Bureau warns that award scams are going around - KECI

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   How do you know if a prize is a scam?

   • The good news is that there are ways to tell you’re dealing with a scam. Here are three signs of a prize scam: You have to pay to get your prize. But real prizes are free. So if someone tells you to pay a fee for "taxes," "shipping and handling charges," or “processing fees” to get your prize, you’re dealing with a scammer.

   Fake Prize, Sweepstakes, and Lottery Scams | Consumer Advice

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   How do I avoid a prize scam?

   • And here are other ways to spot and avoid prize scams: Don’t pay to get a prize. Real prizes are free. Anyone who asks you to pay a fee for "taxes," "shipping and handling charges," or “processing fees” to get your prize, is a scammer. Stop and walk away. Don’t give your financial information.

   Are you really the lucky winner? Spot the prize scams

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7. nbcmontana.com › news › localBetter Business Bureau warns that award scams are ... - KECI

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   Jan 25, 2018 · Dan Buchta, with the Better Business Bureau explains a common scam going around. "It is known as a vanity award scheme. It starts with an email that informs small businesses and nonprofits they...

8. www.bbb.org › business › 21031-bbb-tip-vanity-awardsBBB Business Tip: How to spot and avoid vanity awards

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   Aug 2, 2022 · August 2, 2022. (Getty Images) Trusted, hardworking businesses deserve recognition, but not the kind you have to pay for. Vanity awards are a waste of business owners' money and time. Here's how...

9. www.crainsgrandrapids.com › news › small-businessBetter Business Bureau: Be on the lookout for awards scam

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   Jul 22, 2022 · Better Business Bureau: Be on the lookout for awards scam. Lisa Enos. - July 22, 2022. Lisa Frohnapfel. Courtesy Better Business Bureau. At least two Grand Rapids-area small businesses recently were targeted by a bogus awards company, but instead of falling for it, they called the Better Business Bureau.