CAT: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes · REPORTED September 14, 2026
PTCL scam
A sweepstakes/lottery/prizes scam report, targeting a consumer in Tualatin, OR, USA - 97062.
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How to protect yourself from sweepstakes/lottery/prizes scams
- Never send money, gift cards or crypto to anyone you have not independently verified.
- Search the business name, website, email and phone number here before paying.
- Be wary of urgency, secrecy, upfront fees and “too good to be true” prices.
- If you have paid, contact your bank or card issuer immediately to dispute the charge.
- Report to Action Fraud (UK), the FTC (US) or your national authority, and add your occurrence above.
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