Pa Lottery Phishing Scam
03-11-2006
Warning regarding phishing scam from the PA Lottery web site.
PENNSYLVANIA LOTTERY WARNS PLAYERS TO BE WARY OF A SCAM USING LOTTERY LOGOS
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. - Recently, a number of consumers have received an e-mail titled “CONGRATULATION! CONGRATULATION!! CONGRATULATION!!!,” which fraudulently uses Pennsylvania Lottery logos. These e-mails, as well as other similar e-mails touting a lottery prize, are a scam according to the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Security Office.The current fraud using the Pennsylvania Lottery name and logos is an attempt to access personal information, such as Social Security numbers or bank account information.
The Pennsylvania Lottery does not notify winners via e-mail or any other method when they win a Pennsylvania Lottery prize. Winners must contact the Lottery when they have a winning ticket. Each individual who wins a Powerball or other Pennsylvania Lottery jackpot prize must file a claim in person at Pennsylvania Lottery headquarters to receive his or her prize.
Posted by admin on 03-11-2006 at 01:03 am
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