“You won a prize” but must pay fees or taxes upfront.
Lottery & Prize Scams: Tracing Fraudulent “Winning” Claims
The Threat Landscape Lottery and prize scams target victims with the false promise that they have won a significant prize, lottery, or windfall. To “claim” the winnings, the victim is instructed that they must first pay fees, taxes, or “activation costs” upfront. Scammers often use professional-looking documents and impersonate government or legal agencies to add an air of legitimacy to their demands.
The Cypher Guard Intelligence Methodology We analyze these schemes by tracing the transactions involved in the “fee” payments, whether they were conducted via bank wire or cryptocurrency. Our team specializes in navigating regulatory challenges and exposing largescale fraud schemes. We provide clients with the assurance that even complex cases involving multiple shell entities or international transfers can be unraveled.
What You Receive
- Certified Flow-of-Funds Report: A technical trace showing the final destination of the “fee” payments.
- Entity Coordination: We handle the formal correspondence and coordination with relevant entities to initiate data-preservation requests.
- Accurate Intelligence Reporting: Evidence-based documentation that empowers you to pursue your case through the appropriate channels.