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⚠ Verified Scam Text Message

Do not click any links in this message. Forward to 7726 (SPAM) to report to your carrier.

Scam SMS Text

Lottery / Prize Scam

STATE LOTTERY: Your ticket number [TICKET_NUMBER] has won $[AMOUNT] in the [STATE] State Lottery. To claim your prize, please call [PHONE] within 72 hours.

Embedded Link (DO NOT VISIT)

N/A

Sender Number

Unknown

What To Do

  1. 1.Do not click the link in the message.
  2. 2.Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) — works on all US carriers.
  3. 3.Block the sender number.
  4. 4.Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  5. 5.If you clicked the link, change passwords and monitor accounts for unauthorized activity.
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