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Prize fraud support
Lottery & Prize Scams
A legitimate lottery does not award a prize for a draw you never entered. Prize scams commonly request taxes, courier charges, legal fees, or identity documents before a supposed payout.
Recognise the pattern
Common warning signs
- You are told you won without entering
- The prize must remain confidential
- A fee or tax is required in advance
- The sender uses a free email account or mismatched domain
- The message asks for banking details or identity documents
Protect your position
What to do next
Check the lottery through its official website or regulator.
Keep the original message and envelope if one was mailed.
Contact your payment provider if money has already been sent.
How Equity Claims helps
Organise the case before taking the next step.
We review the information you provide, create a clear chronology, identify missing evidence, and explain the organisations that may need to be contacted.
We do not promise a recovery outcome. Options depend on the payment method, jurisdiction, elapsed time, available evidence, and the response of third parties.
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Tell us what happened.
Share the facts you have. We will explain sensible next steps without promising a particular outcome.