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How to Protect Android from Fake Prize and Lottery Scams 

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.