Kendall Morris, Credit Cards Moderator
@kendallmorris
Yes, it is a scam.
As a general rule of thumb, if you have to pay to collect your winnings, you haven't won. Fraudsters use technology to mask their identity, and they impersonate officials from federal agencies to convince their victims that the scam is legitimate. However, it’s important to remember that the U.S. government does not participate in the distribution of prize money from lotteries and sweepstakes.
You should never give your personal or financial information to these callers, or you might end up with your money and identity stolen. You can learn more at: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2012/08/scammers-exploit-ftcs-good-name-promise-phony-sweepstakes-prizes.
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