No. 8 - Foreign Lottery Scams Winning the lottery may be the only way to recover from holiday overspending, which is what scammers are counting on when they send out "You've won!" notices to people from fake foreign lotteries. The notices are usually accompanied by a request to send some portion of the alleged win, usually to cover taxes or processing fees. In other cases, "winners" are mailed a check and asked to send only a portion of the money back. Once they send the money — usually several thousand dollars by international wire transfer — they realize that they've been scammed. There are a number of ways to avoid falling victim to international lottery scams. For starters, keep in mind that legitimate lotteries do not ask their winners to pay up-front fees. Also, be suspicious of any check sent to you by someone you do not know. If you do receive one, be sure to investigate the sender before you cash it and to wait until the funds have cleared the sender's account before you celebrate. More Crime Countdowns
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