Scam guide
Lottery / Prize Scam in Pakistan
Fake prize, lucky draw or lottery win. Below are community-submitted reports about phone numbers, websites and accounts linked to this type of scam. Community reports are one signal, not a verdict — always verify independently.
Prize scams tell you that you won a lottery, lucky draw or government grant, then ask for a "processing fee" or your bank and CNIC details.
How this scam typically works
- You receive a call or message saying you won a prize you never entered for.
- They ask for a small advance fee, tax or processing charge to release the prize.
- They may ask for your CNIC, bank details or an OTP to "transfer" the money.
- The prize never arrives, and any money you sent is gone.
Red flags
- Winning a draw you never entered.
- Any request to pay money to receive money.
- Requests for CNIC, bank details, OTP or card information.
- A "deadline" to claim the prize.
Official advisories
No real prize requires an advance fee
Lottery and prize scams ask winners to pay a processing fee or share OTPs and bank details. Genuine schemes never ask for money or confidential information to release a prize.
Official advisories are awareness guidance published by authorities. They are not a verdict about any specific person and are kept separate from community reports.
Latest community reports
What to do if targeted
- Do not pay anything and do not share any personal or banking details.
- Block the number and save the message and caller details.
- If you shared bank details, tell your bank immediately.
- Warn family members — these scams often target the same numbers repeatedly.
Where to report
- FIA NR3C cybercrime portal.
- PTA complaint portal for the number used.
- Your bank, if any account details were shared.
Frequently asked questions
Can I really win a lottery I never entered?
No. Legitimate lotteries and government schemes do not ask winners to pay a fee or share OTPs to receive money.
They have my CNIC photo. Is that dangerous?
It can be misused for fraud or SIM issuance. Report it and consider informing the relevant authority so the misuse can be tracked.