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Narrator: Lottery scammers
play on your excitement of winning big.
They may call, text, email,
or send you a letter saying you've won the lottery
or a prize.
Even though they claim you have won,
scammers tried to persuade you to send them money.
Watch out for these telltale signs of lottery scams.
The offer claims you owe taxes, administrative fees,
or other charges on your winnings.
They send you a check and ask you to send some of it back.
You're required to provide your financial information.
You won a lottery you didn't even enter.
Protect yourself by not responding.
Remember to never rush
into making financial decisions or payments.
If you or someone you know has been targeted,
tell your bank and law enforcement and report it to the FTC.
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