Fake prize or lotteryJaali inaam ya lottery

An SMS or call says you won a prize from a telecom or TV show. You pay a 'tax' to claim it.SMS ya call kehti hai aap ne telecom ya TV show ka inaam jeeta hai. Lene ke liye aap 'tax' dete hain.

What it looks likeYeh kaisa dikhta hai

Congratulations! Your number won Rs 500,000 in the Jeeto Pakistan lucky draw. Call 0300-XXXXXXX now.

How it worksYeh kaise kaam karta hai

1. A message names a famous show or company.Message mein mashhoor show ya company ka naam hota hai.
2. You're told to call a number.Aap ko ek number par call karne ko kaha jata hai.
3. They ask for a fee, then another.Woh fees maangte hain, phir aur maangte hain.

How to spot itKaise pehchanein

• You never entered anything.Aap ne kisi cheez mein hissa hi nahi liya tha.
• They ask you to pay before you receive.Milne se pehle paise maangte hain.

What to doKya karein

Delete it. Real prizes never ask for a fee.Delete kar dein. Asli inaam kabhi fees nahi maangta.

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