Well, this is the first part of series of crime prevention advices from various organisations and websites on scams in Sg, just post for more awareness. If not can read for fun.
From CAD websites
Lottery Scams
The public is advised to be wary of conmen involved in "Lottery Scams". The scams involve a number of schemes, all designed to dupe victims into parting with their money. The conmen typically send unsolicited letters through the postal mail, facsimile or more recently, the Internet, claiming that the addressees have won prize money in a Sweepstake Lottery.
The bogus letter often states that the addressee was identified in a worldwide balloting system conducted annually. The potential victim is then required to complete a form with their full particulars and a bank account number for the transfer of the prize money. Once the victim responds, the conmen will often send them various fictitious documents signed purportedly by representatives of the genuine Lottery Company. A copy of the purported lottery ticket will also be delivered via mail to the victim.
These notification letters and documents, designed to convince the victim, have the hallmarks of what is commonly known as "Lottery Scams". These offers are bogus and the victims are often duped into paying money in up-front payments, purportedly as fees or charges in order to facilitate the transfer of their supposed prize money to them.
What to do if... :
Be wary when offered such get rich-quick-lottery winnings that promise exorbitant returns. Those who receive such offers or wish to pass on the letter to the police, can contact the Duty Officer, Commercial Affairs Department at 63250000 or at 391 New Bridge Road, #06-701 Police Cantonment Complex Block D, Singapore 088762. They can also contact any police station.
Remember the following rules if you receive a notification of prize winnings so you won't be caught out :
It is unlikely you can win a prize in a lottery you have not bought or been given a ticket for;
It is unlikely for legitimate lotteries to ask for funds in advance of paying out prize money; and
Be wary when you provide personal identity information to a company or person you do not know.
I got no money for them to cheat.
