Scam Type
Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Scam
Business Name Used
Multi-State Lottery Association – Imposter
Date Reported
December 07, 2023
Postal Code
98382
Total Dollars Lost
$ 0
Scam Description
I recieved this text message today. I didn’t quite believe it, so I googled the Multi-State Lottery Association and the first thing to come up was the BBB. I saw that someone had posted the EXACT same text message as the one i recieved, with the only difference being the contact phone number used.
Here is the full text i recieved:
Official Announcement: Congratulations! We’re delighted to notify you that you’ve been chosen as one of the fortunate recipients in the Annual Donation Program 2023 by the Multi-State Lottery Association. As part of this prestigious initiative, you’ve been selected to receive a generous donation of $75,000. Your selection was carefully made through our advanced automated database, ensuring fairness and transparency in the process. To claim your well-deserved prize, kindly send a text with the code “WIN75K” to Agent David Barden at (510)951-5920. Agent Barden will guide you through the necessary steps for the smooth transfer/delivery of your donation. This presents a genuine blessing and a remarkable opportunity for you. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a significant positive impact on your life. Once again, congratulations on being selected for the Multi-State Lottery Association’s Annual Donation Program 2023. We look forward to assisting you in claiming your prize.
Sincerely, Bret Toyne
Multi-State Lottery Association
