Key points:
- TheLotter US warns customers about phishing scams and fake websites impersonating its service
- Fraudulent sites often request personal or payment details under false pretences
- Customers should verify any winning notifications directly through their official accounts and report suspicious activity to authorities
TheLotter US has issued a warning to online lottery users about the growing threat of cybercrime and phishing scams targeting unsuspecting individuals.
The online lottery courier service is urging customers to remain vigilant against fraudulent websites and communications that attempt to steal personal information.
Yael Hertz, CEO of TheLotter Group, emphasised the importance of customer security, highlighting the increasing sophistication of online scams targeting lottery service users.
Consumers are advised to watch for several red flags when encountering potential scam attempts. These include suspicious email addresses, websites with poor image quality, non-functional buttons and premature requests for personal or financial information.
Good to know: The company's fraud team has successfully identified and taken down several fraudulent websites impersonating their platform, including sites like fast-lotter.com and thelotterlab.com
The company stresses that legitimate lottery services will never ask users to respond to unsolicited communications about winnings.
TheLotter recommends several protective measures for online lottery players: users should always log directly into their accounts to verify any winning notifications, refuse to share personal information via unsolicited messages and be cautious of unusual payment demands.
For those experiencing suspicious communications, the company suggests reporting incidents to authorities such as the Federal Trade Commission or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
The warning comes as TheLotter continues to expand, extending its services into Florida in the Summer of last year.