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Fake Lotto Winnings Scam

lottery scam

Victims receive an SMS or email saying they have won a lottery or competition they never entered. To claim the prize, they must pay a processing fee or provide banking details. The prize is fake.

Known Contact Details

sms

067 305 6717

Email Address

contact27@outlook.com

How They Request Payment

Mobile Money

Payments requested via Cash Send, Instant Money, or e-Wallet.

Bank Transfer (EFT)

Victims asked to deposit into an account held at Nedbank or a fake "safe account".

Common Targets

professional

Free State

1 reported
How This Scam Works

Unexpected win notification → processing fee or details → payment → no prize.

Reported Locations
Welkom, Free State, South Africa
1 report
Est. R 3 251 lost
First reported 30 July 2023
Last reported 13 April 2026
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