Not long ago, TheLotter US warned about the potential and growing number of cyber or phishing scams for online lottery consumers. As scamming methods are becoming wiser, the website is encouraging people to be completely aware and prudent when using any online lottery-related services. According to Yael Hertz, the CEO of TheLotter Group, personal data protection has never been so crucial. Criminals still manage to find new ways to take advantage of gullible citizens. Given these threats, we encourage customers to take a proactive approach to data and online security.
Red Flags to Watch Out For
There are several characteristic signs to look out for from consumers when websites or communications claim to involve lotteries. Also, suspicious email addresses from which come letters that do not contain the official domain name of TheLotter are another example. Poor-quality images on websites, and buttons that do not work-these are other evidence of a scam. It is also possible to suspect fraud if the fraudsters ask too early for personal or financial information. Due to these risks, the fraud team has detected and shut down several fraudulent websites that were masquerading as the original site. Fast-lotter.com and thelotterlab.com appear to have been taken down as a result.
How to Protect Your Self from Being Scammed
TheLotter has urged clients to take these precautionary measures to prevent online deception. First, all legit lottery services would never call or contact users with regards to winning outside, so every player should be very suspicious of such claims. It’s highly advisable in the case of a notification about the possibility that users log in directly to their official account. Additionally, consumers shall refuse disclosure of personal details when requested through an unsolicited message; requests to use unusual forms of payment would also raise suspicion. The company also encourages reporting suspicious activity to authorities, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Reporting Suspicious Activity
In cases of fraudulent communications or signs of scamming, TheLotter encourages users to report these incidents to the appropriate authorities immediately. Doing so can prevent further scams and protect others from being targeted. As the company continues to grow and expand its services recent service launch in Florida last summer is one such example that informed and alert is important for all playing the lotteries online.