You get a call, email, or letter saying you won a sweepstakes, lottery, or prize — like an iPad, a new car, or something else. But you can tell it’s a scam because of what they do next: they ask you to pay money or give them your account information to get the prize.
A scammer requests fees upfront or personal information in return for goods, services, money or rewards that they never supply.
These scams try to trick you into giving money upfront or your personal details in order to receive the prize.
Scams often begin with an unexpected phone call or email from a scammer offering a not-to-be-missed high return or guaranteed investment in shares, real estate, options or foreign currency trading.
Term used for a broad range of malicious activities accomplished through human interactions
References on how to protect yourself from scamming: