Lottery frauds might vary depending upon the targeted persona and platform. Here are the two commonly occurring lottery scams we observed: Scratch card

You can outsmart a fraudster if you know their common tactics in such scams. Below are the measures you can take to prevent lottery scams effectively:Typically in a lottery fraud, a recipient is informed that they have won a huge cash prize or a "too good to be true" reward. Meesho social media account - We also update about our exciting events and offers through our social media accounts: We actively communicate with our users through push notifications, community announcements, and more. Our help section in the app can resolve all queries/complaints in a jiffy. In this type, fraudsters share scratch cards with customers via physical posts/ WhatsApp messages/SMS.

We at Meesho take strong measures to ensure the safety of our users and strict actions against fraudsters. However, we need our users to act cautiously to prevent such fraudulent cases and report to us if they encounter one. The fraudsters might also ask for personal details such as Aadhaar card number, bank account details, debit/credit card information, digital wallet details, and OTP. As soon as the data is shared or funds transferred, the fraudsters become unreachable. Fraudsters often use advanced technology to make their message appear legitimate and genuine. They can potentially add fake signatures of the CEO or company. And even add bank stamps or may share fake Aadhar/pan card. We strongly advise you not to transfer any fee/amount or share your data or sensitive data. That includes bank details such as OTP, UPI/ATM PIN, CVV or credit/debit card details to anyone claiming to be Meesho's representative.