Issue Description
Messages or apps claim you’ve won prizes and request payment or personal details.
Common Scam Signs
Requests for “processing fees”
Urgent prize expiration warnings
Links to unknown websites
Step-by-Step Protection
Step 1: Do Not Respond
Legitimate lotteries don’t notify winners via SMS
Step 2: Block and Report Sender
Long-press message → Block & Report
Step 3: Remove Related Apps
Uninstall apps promising rewards or prizes
Step 4: Scan Phone
Run Play Protect scan
Explore Further
Report scam to carrier
Prevention & Best Practices
If it sounds too good to be true, it is.