Jaipur: Police headquarters Tuesday issued an advisory against a new form of cyber fraud where scammers are sending fake lottery scratch cards by courier to cheat people.As per the advisory, a number of cases are being reported where fraudsters called victims from unknown mobile numbers, claiming they won a lottery from a reputed company. A courier is then sent through India Post containing a letter and a scratch card showing a fake prize of Rs 10 to Rs 15 lakh along with a four-wheeler. Once the courier is received, the scammer calls again, asking the victim to scratch the card and then call a fake helpline number. Over several calls, they demand money under the pretext of taxes, delivery charges, or refundable fees, aiming to extort large sums.Police have asked people to stay alert, stressing that no one can win a lottery they did not enter. Victims or those receiving suspicious calls or couriers should contact the Cyber Helpline or report online.
