LOTTO warns of SMS scammers

Won the LOTTO according to an email or SMS?

Ithuba National Lottery has warned about potential lottery winner scams on its website.

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Lottery players have been warned against messages that claim someone has won the lottery. According to information, the National Lottery will never contact you via SMS – and never ask for your personal details via email – if you have really won the LOTTO.

Here’s how to stay clear of lottery scams, and how to spot if you’ve really won something.

Got a LOTTO SMS?

The National Lottery has warned against responding to SMSes and emails that claim lottery wins.

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According to LOTTO, wins are never announced via SMS or email.

Smaller amount(s) can be collected at a retailer with your ticket, while larger amounts can be collected from an Ithuba National Lottery regional office. Banking app players will have wins deposited automatically in most instances, while larger amounts still require you to contact the lottery.

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But messages that claim you’ve won the lottery are scams!

If you think you’ve won anything in the National Lottery draw, contact Ithuba and verify your ticket details. It’s the only way to be 100% sure!

Have I really won the LOTTO?

Think you’ve won something with your ticket?

Want to know if you’ve won the jackpot?

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Real lottery wins can be verified by contacting Ithuba with your ticket details corresponding with the draw. If you have an authentic lottery win, then the LOTTO can tell you – and if you haven’t won anything yet, then you have a clear answer.

Don’t fall for lottery scams: verify your potential win!

It’s the best way to be sure about real lottery wins. Scams are just interesting in taking your money, or stealing your information.

Contact the National Lottery

Contact the National Lottery by using the Player Helpline:

• +27 80 048 4822

Any questions about the National Lottery, games, or draw results can be directed to the number.

 

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