How to report scam and internet fraud
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How to report the lottery scam
Federal Trade Commission
CRC-240
Washington, D.C. 20580
Avoid and report Google scams https://support.google.
Top tips to protect yourself
.Never send any upfront fees required in order to 'claim your prize'.
.Don't click on links in unsolicited emails even if they contain a real company's name or logo.
.If you wish to visit a particular website, always type the address directly in your browser rather than using a link in an email.
.Never give personal or account details to anyone who contacts you unexpectedly. Be suspicious, even if they claim to be from The National Lottery, your bank or the police.
You
may wish to file a report with the appropriate authorities and/or your
regional fraud reporting center — such as the Internet Crime Complaint
Center (www.ic3.gov)
You
may also contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which handles
complaints about deceptive or unfair business practices. To file a
complaint, visit http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/Federal Trade Commission
CRC-240
Washington, D.C. 20580
If your complaint is against a company in a country other than the United States, you can file it athttp://www.econsumer.gov. You can also find information on where to report in locations outside the United States at econsumer.gov.
Avoid and report Google scams https://support.google.
Top tips to protect yourself
.Never send any upfront fees required in order to 'claim your prize'.
.Don't click on links in unsolicited emails even if they contain a real company's name or logo.
.If you wish to visit a particular website, always type the address directly in your browser rather than using a link in an email.
.Never give personal or account details to anyone who contacts you unexpectedly. Be suspicious, even if they claim to be from The National Lottery, your bank or the police.