FIFA World Cup Lottery Fraud

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Fraud, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

FIFA World Cup Lottery Fraud

Beware of letters purporting to be from a FIFA World Cup Lottery. These are a form of lottery fraud please do not respond to any communication (letter, text, message, phone call) about a FIFA World Cup Lottery (or similar) in any way.
The BBC previously issued the following warning: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63793641

Key Indicators of the Fraud:
You receive a notification for a lottery you never entered
You may be asked to pay an "administrative fee" or provide bank details to release a prize
Urgency/Secrecy Letters demand a reply within seven days and often instruct you to keep your "win" confidential
Claimed locations are often in Switzerland or London but are fake or misused locations
Scam mail is often personalised using the recipient's name throughout the letter, as well as on images such as certificates and cheques.

Artwork uses seals or crest and fonts that suggest they come from a financial institution or official body
Words like "guaranteed" or "100% genuine" are used and precise amounts of money are described
Signatures claim to be from officials with senior ranking titles and identification numbers

If you have been a victim of any type of fraud contact https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/ or call 0300 123 2040

For more information about lottery fraud: Lottery scams - Report Fraud
For all official FIFA World Cup ticketing/merchandise etc: FIFA | The Home of Football

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