Lottery scams are fraudulent schemes that deceive individuals by falsely claiming they have won a lottery or prize. Scammers typically send unsolicited emails, messages, or phone calls informing victims that they have won a large sum of money or luxury items, but require payment of fees or taxes in order to claim the winnings. These scams often exploit the excitement and hope associated with lotteries, targeting those who may be less familiar with such operations. Victims may be asked to provide personal information or transfer money to the scammers. It’s important to recognize that legitimate lotteries do not require winners to pay upfront fees or provide sensitive information to claim their prizes.
An ambitious scam in Kanagawa involved an 80-year-old man from Chiba luring victims with fake foreign lottery winnings. The scam unfolded through online communication, with a 60-something Yokohama resident among…