Cash prize for winning World Cup 2019 lottery or competition? ICC warns against scam
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has warned cricket fans against scams claiming to be associated with the World Cup 2019.
DNA Web Team Feb 28, 2019, 03:49 PM IST
If you have got any mail or message saying you have won a won a cash prize via a lottery or competition related to ICC World Cup 2019, it is most likely to be a scam.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has warned cricket fans against scams claiming to be associated with the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, starting May 30 in England.
ICC said that previous major sporting events have also been targeted in this way. Illegal scammers contact people, usually through email, claiming that they have won a cash prize via a lottery or competition, requiring the person to share a range of personal information, including their name, age, bank account and passport details. The victim is often asked to pay a fee to obtain the prize money.
1. What did ICC say
ICC stressed there is no such competition, lottery or promotion associated with it or the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019. Any approach via email in the UK should be reported to Action Fraud while outside of the UK should be reported to ICC Enquiry.
2. What should you do after getting such email
What should you do after getting such email
According to ICC, you should never respond to any such communication. If you haven’t entered a lottery then you can’t have won it. Never, ever disclose your bank details or pay fees in advance.
ICC also said online resources are available to give advice if you have received a similar correspondence or have responded to a potential scam. If you are unsure whether you have been a victim of fraud, you can find more information on the correct action and how to protect yourself online on Action Fraud or by contacting your local authorities.
3. How to identify a scam
How to identify a scam
Official lottery operators don't ask for fees to collect winnings. Any request for fee payment is a good indication that someone is trying to defraud you.
If an email address has been provided to respond to, be very suspicious of addresses such as @hotmail.com or @yahoo.com or numbers beginning with 07 because these are free to get hold of.
Genuine lotteries thrive on publicity. If they ask you to keep your win a secret, it’s likely to be a fraud.
Many fraudulent lotteries have bad spelling and grammar – see this as a warning that fraudsters are at work.
4. About ICC World Cup 2019
The ICC World Cup 2019 tournament will run from 30 May to 14 July. The semifinals will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester and Edgbaston in Birmingham on 9 and 11 July respectively, while Lord’s will host the final on 14 July. The 10 teams in the tournament will play against each other in a single-league format, with the top four sides after 45 matches to qualify for the two semi-finals.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has warned cricket fans against scams claiming to be associated with the World Cup 2019.
DNA Web Team Feb 28, 2019, 03:49 PM IST
If you have got any mail or message saying you have won a won a cash prize via a lottery or competition related to ICC World Cup 2019, it is most likely to be a scam.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has warned cricket fans against scams claiming to be associated with the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, starting May 30 in England.
ICC said that previous major sporting events have also been targeted in this way. Illegal scammers contact people, usually through email, claiming that they have won a cash prize via a lottery or competition, requiring the person to share a range of personal information, including their name, age, bank account and passport details. The victim is often asked to pay a fee to obtain the prize money.
1. What did ICC say
ICC stressed there is no such competition, lottery or promotion associated with it or the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019. Any approach via email in the UK should be reported to Action Fraud while outside of the UK should be reported to ICC Enquiry.
2. What should you do after getting such email
What should you do after getting such email
According to ICC, you should never respond to any such communication. If you haven’t entered a lottery then you can’t have won it. Never, ever disclose your bank details or pay fees in advance.
ICC also said online resources are available to give advice if you have received a similar correspondence or have responded to a potential scam. If you are unsure whether you have been a victim of fraud, you can find more information on the correct action and how to protect yourself online on Action Fraud or by contacting your local authorities.
3. How to identify a scam
How to identify a scam
Official lottery operators don't ask for fees to collect winnings. Any request for fee payment is a good indication that someone is trying to defraud you.
If an email address has been provided to respond to, be very suspicious of addresses such as @hotmail.com or @yahoo.com or numbers beginning with 07 because these are free to get hold of.
Genuine lotteries thrive on publicity. If they ask you to keep your win a secret, it’s likely to be a fraud.
Many fraudulent lotteries have bad spelling and grammar – see this as a warning that fraudsters are at work.
4. About ICC World Cup 2019
The ICC World Cup 2019 tournament will run from 30 May to 14 July. The semifinals will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester and Edgbaston in Birmingham on 9 and 11 July respectively, while Lord’s will host the final on 14 July. The 10 teams in the tournament will play against each other in a single-league format, with the top four sides after 45 matches to qualify for the two semi-finals.
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