The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
Fake checks might look like business or personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, or a check delivered electronically.
You get a call, email, or letter saying you won a sweepstakes, lottery, or prize — like an iPad, a new car, or something else.
The pandemic has caused financial distress because of lost jobs, income, and homes, and emotional distress because of social isolation.
Maybe someone said you’ve won the lottery, a prize or sweepstakes.
It’s almost summer! Right now, you probably have beaches on the brain or you’re thinking about that long-planned trip abroad.
Fake checks drive many types of scams – like those involving phony prize wins, fake jobs, mystery shoppers, online classified ad sales, and others.
You get a card, call, or email telling you that you won! Maybe it’s a lottery, sweepstakes, or some other prize. The person calling is excited and can’t wait for you to get your winnings.
Who wouldn’t love to be that winner you see on TV holding a great big sweepstakes check?