Fake Lazada "lottery campaign" scams (2019) - Revision history

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	==Details of scam==		==Details of scam==
	[[File:Top 10 scams in Singapore.jpg\|thumb\|''E-commerce and lucky draw scams made it to SPF's Top 10 scams list''. ''Table from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/crime-numbers-up-with-surge-in-online-and-phone-scams The Straits Times].'']]		[[File:Top 10 scams in Singapore.jpg\|thumb\|''E-commerce and lucky draw scams made it to SPF's Top 10 scams list''. ''Table from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/crime-numbers-up-with-surge-in-online-and-phone-scams The Straits Times].'']]
	The scammers operate on Instagram where they would impersonate the target's friend or follower. Through a direct message on the application, the scammers would request for the target’s contact number. The reason could range from having "lost" the target's contact number to directly alleging that they had won a cash prize on Lazada.		The scammers operate on Instagram where they would impersonate the target's friend or follower. Through a direct message on the application, the scammers would then request for the target’s contact number. The reason could range from having "lost" the target's contact number to directly alleging that they had won a cash prize on Lazada.

Dayana Rizal: /* Details of scam */

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	They would then try to coerce the targets into sharing photographs of their credit or debit cards, on the pretext of helping the victims to sign up for a fake Lazada campaign which allows the victims to “win” additional cash prizes.<ref>“Police warn of scams involving fake Lazada prizes, victims cheated of S$14,000”. ''Channel News Asia.'' May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lazada-scam-fake-prizes-victims-cheated-singapore-police-11532348</ref>		They would then try to coerce the targets into sharing photographs of their credit or debit cards, on the pretext of helping the victims to sign up for a fake Lazada campaign which allegedly allows the victims to “win” additional cash prizes.<ref>“Police warn of scams involving fake Lazada prizes, victims cheated of S$14,000”. ''Channel News Asia.'' May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lazada-scam-fake-prizes-victims-cheated-singapore-police-11532348</ref>


	Some targets were even told to share the One Time Passwords (OTPs) of their bank accounts with the scammers, so that the prizes could be claimed. The victims eventually discovered that they were being scammed when their ~~banks~~ accounts were illegally accessed and there were unauthorised remittances being made.<ref>Ibid.</ref>		Some targets were even told to share the One Time Passwords (OTPs) of their bank accounts with the scammers, so that the prizes could be claimed. The victims eventually discovered that they were being scammed when their bank accounts were illegally accessed and there were unauthorised remittances being made.<ref>Ibid.</ref>

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	==Lazada response==		==Lazada response==
	On 14 May 2019, Lazada addressed the issue via a press statement ~~which was sent to local media outlets~~. They clarified that they were “in no way associated with these scams” and asserted that “All (their) campaigns and contests are held only on (their) website, app and official social media accounts”.<ref>Awang, Nabilah. “More than S$14,000 cheated from Instagram users in fake Lazada campaigns”. ''Today Online.'' May 15, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/more-s14000-cheated-instagram-users-fake-lazada-campaigns</ref> They also expressed that they would like to “remind customers to only conduct transactions on (their) platforms — never via third-party channels”.		On 14 May 2019, Lazada addressed the issue via a press statement. They clarified that they were “in no way associated with these scams” and asserted that “All (their) campaigns and contests are held only on (their) website, app and official social media accounts”.<ref>Awang, Nabilah. “More than S$14,000 cheated from Instagram users in fake Lazada campaigns”. ''Today Online.'' May 15, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/more-s14000-cheated-instagram-users-fake-lazada-campaigns</ref> They also expressed that they would like to “remind customers to only conduct transactions on (their) platforms — never via third-party channels”.

	==Identifying and reporting such scams==		==Identifying and reporting such scams==

Dayana Rizal at 03:52, 10 July 2019

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	[[File:Top 10 scams in Singapore.jpg\|thumb\|''E-commerce and lucky draw scams made it to SPF's Top 10 scams list''. ''Table from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/crime-numbers-up-with-surge-in-online-and-phone-scams The Straits Times].'']]		[[File:Top 10 scams in Singapore.jpg\|thumb\|''E-commerce and lucky draw scams made it to SPF's Top 10 scams list''. ''Table from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/crime-numbers-up-with-surge-in-online-and-phone-scams The Straits Times].'']]
	The scammers operate on Instagram where they would impersonate the target's friend or follower. Through a direct message on the application, the scammers would request for the target’s contact number. The reason could range from having "lost" the target's contact number to directly alleging that they had won a cash prize on Lazada. They would then try to coerce the targets into sharing photographs of their credit or debit cards, on the pretext of helping the victims to sign up for a fake Lazada campaign which allows the victims to “win” additional cash prizes.<ref>“Police warn of scams involving fake Lazada prizes, victims cheated of S$14,000”. ''Channel News Asia.'' May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lazada-scam-fake-prizes-victims-cheated-singapore-police-11532348</ref>		The scammers operate on Instagram where they would impersonate the target's friend or follower. Through a direct message on the application, the scammers would request for the target’s contact number. The reason could range from having "lost" the target's contact number to directly alleging that they had won a cash prize on Lazada.


			They would then try to coerce the targets into sharing photographs of their credit or debit cards, on the pretext of helping the victims to sign up for a fake Lazada campaign which allows the victims to “win” additional cash prizes.<ref>“Police warn of scams involving fake Lazada prizes, victims cheated of S$14,000”. ''Channel News Asia.'' May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lazada-scam-fake-prizes-victims-cheated-singapore-police-11532348</ref>

Dayana Rizal at 03:48, 10 July 2019

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	In May 2019, the Singapore Police Force warned the public of "lottery campaign" scams on Instagram that claimed to be hosted by the e-commerce site Lazada. It was revealed that at least S$14,000 had been scammed from 14 unsuspecting victims.<ref>Singapore Police Force. ''Facebook''. May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/singaporepoliceforce/posts/sgpoliceadvisorypolice-advisory-on-scams-involving-fake-lazada-campaign-on-insta/10158499484654408/</ref> In a press statement, Lazada clarified that these campaigns were fabricated and denied all associations with the scam.		In May 2019, the Singapore Police Force warned the public of "lottery campaign" scams on Instagram that claimed to be hosted by the e-commerce site Lazada. It was revealed that at least S$14,000 had been scammed from 14 unsuspecting victims.<ref>Singapore Police Force. ''Facebook''. May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/singaporepoliceforce/posts/sgpoliceadvisorypolice-advisory-on-scams-involving-fake-lazada-campaign-on-insta/10158499484654408/</ref> In a press statement, Lazada clarified that these campaigns were fabricated and denied all associations with the scam.

	== Details of scam ==		==Details of scam==
	[[File:Top 10 scams in Singapore.jpg\|thumb\|''~~As of February 2019, e~~-commerce and lucky draw scams made it to SPF's Top 10 scams ~~in Singapore~~ list''. ''Table from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/crime-numbers-up-with-surge-in-online-and-phone-scams The Straits Times].'']]		[[File:Top 10 scams in Singapore.jpg\|thumb\|''E-commerce and lucky draw scams made it to SPF's Top 10 scams list''. ''Table from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/crime-numbers-up-with-surge-in-online-and-phone-scams The Straits Times].'']]
	The scammers operate on Instagram where they would impersonate the target's friend or follower. Through a direct message on the application, the scammers would request for the target’s contact number. The reason could range from having "lost" the target's contact number to directly alleging that they had won a cash prize on Lazada. They would then try to coerce the targets into sharing photographs of their credit or debit cards, on the pretext of helping the victims to sign up for a fake Lazada campaign which allows the victims to “win” additional cash prizes.<ref>“Police warn of scams involving fake Lazada prizes, victims cheated of S$14,000”. ''Channel News Asia.'' May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lazada-scam-fake-prizes-victims-cheated-singapore-police-11532348</ref>		The scammers operate on Instagram where they would impersonate the target's friend or follower. Through a direct message on the application, the scammers would request for the target’s contact number. The reason could range from having "lost" the target's contact number to directly alleging that they had won a cash prize on Lazada. They would then try to coerce the targets into sharing photographs of their credit or debit cards, on the pretext of helping the victims to sign up for a fake Lazada campaign which allows the victims to “win” additional cash prizes.<ref>“Police warn of scams involving fake Lazada prizes, victims cheated of S$14,000”. ''Channel News Asia.'' May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lazada-scam-fake-prizes-victims-cheated-singapore-police-11532348</ref>

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	The fake Lazada campaigns were associated with the following names: “Lazada Campaign”, “Lazada Raffle”, “Lazada Gift Money” and “Lazada Lucky Draw”.<ref>Singapore Police Force. ''Facebook''. May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/singaporepoliceforce/posts/sgpoliceadvisorypolice-advisory-on-scams-involving-fake-lazada-campaign-on-insta/10158499484654408/</ref>		The fake Lazada campaigns were associated with the following names: “Lazada Campaign”, “Lazada Raffle”, “Lazada Gift Money” and “Lazada Lucky Draw”.<ref>Singapore Police Force. ''Facebook''. May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/singaporepoliceforce/posts/sgpoliceadvisorypolice-advisory-on-scams-involving-fake-lazada-campaign-on-insta/10158499484654408/</ref>

	== Lazada response ==		==Lazada response==
	On 14 May 2019, Lazada addressed the issue via a press statement which was sent to local media outlets. They clarified that they were “in no way associated with these scams” and asserted that “All (their) campaigns and contests are held only on (their) website, app and official social media accounts”.<ref>Awang, Nabilah. “More than S$14,000 cheated from Instagram users in fake Lazada campaigns”. ''Today Online.'' May 15, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/more-s14000-cheated-instagram-users-fake-lazada-campaigns</ref> They also expressed that they would like to “remind customers to only conduct transactions on (their) platforms — never via third-party channels”.		On 14 May 2019, Lazada addressed the issue via a press statement which was sent to local media outlets. They clarified that they were “in no way associated with these scams” and asserted that “All (their) campaigns and contests are held only on (their) website, app and official social media accounts”.<ref>Awang, Nabilah. “More than S$14,000 cheated from Instagram users in fake Lazada campaigns”. ''Today Online.'' May 15, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/more-s14000-cheated-instagram-users-fake-lazada-campaigns</ref> They also expressed that they would like to “remind customers to only conduct transactions on (their) platforms — never via third-party channels”.

	== Identifying and reporting such scams ==		==Identifying and reporting such scams==
	On 14 May 2019, the Singapore Police Force reported that there have been 14 victims of a fake Lazada lottery scam since January 2019. The SPF issued the following advisory in the face of such scams:<ref>Singapore Police Force. ''Facebook''. May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/singaporepoliceforce/posts/sgpoliceadvisorypolice-advisory-on-scams-involving-fake-lazada-campaign-on-insta/10158499484654408/</ref>		On 14 May 2019, the Singapore Police Force reported that there have been 14 victims of a fake Lazada lottery scam since January 2019. The SPF issued the following advisory in the face of such scams:<ref>Singapore Police Force. ''Facebook''. May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/singaporepoliceforce/posts/sgpoliceadvisorypolice-advisory-on-scams-involving-fake-lazada-campaign-on-insta/10158499484654408/</ref>

	* Exercise caution when approached with unusual requests by strangers or even friends on social media		*Exercise caution when approached with unusual requests by strangers or even friends on social media
	* Beware of cash-prize allegations, especially if you do not have a history of participating in campaigns or lucky draws.		*Beware of cash-prize allegations, especially if you do not have a history of participating in campaigns or lucky draws.
	* Always verify the authenticity of the request by contacting your friend through another platform besides the one that you received the request from. This is due to the fact that scammers may have taken over the said friend’s account on that particular social media platform.		*Always verify the authenticity of the request by contacting your friend through another platform besides the one that you received the request from. This is due to the fact that scammers may have taken over the said friend’s account on that particular social media platform.
	* Do not disclose your personal information and banking details to strangers.		*Do not disclose your personal information and banking details to strangers.
	* Never transfer or remit money to strangers.		*Never transfer or remit money to strangers.

	== References / Citations ==		==References / Citations==
			<references />

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In May 2019, the Singapore Police Force warned the public of "lottery campaign" scams on Instagram that claimed to be hosted by the e-commerce site Lazada. It was revealed that at least S$14,000 had been scammed from 14 unsuspecting victims.<ref>Singapore Police Force. ''Facebook''. May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/singaporepoliceforce/posts/sgpoliceadvisorypolice-advisory-on-scams-involving-fake-lazada-campaign-on-insta/10158499484654408/</ref> In a press statement, Lazada clarified that these campaigns were fabricated and denied all associations with the scam.

== Details of scam ==
[[File:Top 10 scams in Singapore.jpg|thumb|''As of February 2019, e-commerce and lucky draw scams made it to SPF's Top 10 scams in Singapore list''. ''Table from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/crime-numbers-up-with-surge-in-online-and-phone-scams The Straits Times].'']]
The scammers operate on Instagram where they would impersonate the target's friend or follower. Through a direct message on the application, the scammers would request for the target’s contact number. The reason could range from having "lost" the target's contact number to directly alleging that they had won a cash prize on Lazada. They would then try to coerce the targets into sharing photographs of their credit or debit cards, on the pretext of helping the victims to sign up for a fake Lazada campaign which allows the victims to “win” additional cash prizes.<ref>“Police warn of scams involving fake Lazada prizes, victims cheated of S$14,000”. ''Channel News Asia.'' May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lazada-scam-fake-prizes-victims-cheated-singapore-police-11532348</ref>

Some targets were even told to share the One Time Passwords (OTPs) of their bank accounts with the scammers, so that the prizes could be claimed. The victims eventually discovered that they were being scammed when their banks accounts were illegally accessed and there were unauthorised remittances being made.<ref>Ibid.</ref>

The fake Lazada campaigns were associated with the following names: “Lazada Campaign”, “Lazada Raffle”, “Lazada Gift Money” and “Lazada Lucky Draw”.<ref>Singapore Police Force. ''Facebook''. May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/singaporepoliceforce/posts/sgpoliceadvisorypolice-advisory-on-scams-involving-fake-lazada-campaign-on-insta/10158499484654408/</ref>

== Lazada response ==
On 14 May 2019, Lazada addressed the issue via a press statement which was sent to local media outlets. They clarified that they were “in no way associated with these scams” and asserted that “All (their) campaigns and contests are held only on (their) website, app and official social media accounts”.<ref>Awang, Nabilah. “More than S$14,000 cheated from Instagram users in fake Lazada campaigns”. ''Today Online.'' May 15, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/more-s14000-cheated-instagram-users-fake-lazada-campaigns</ref> They also expressed that they would like to “remind customers to only conduct transactions on (their) platforms — never via third-party channels”.

== Identifying and reporting such scams ==
On 14 May 2019, the Singapore Police Force reported that there have been 14 victims of a fake Lazada lottery scam since January 2019. The SPF issued the following advisory in the face of such scams:<ref>Singapore Police Force. ''Facebook''. May 14, 2019. Accessed on 27 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/singaporepoliceforce/posts/sgpoliceadvisorypolice-advisory-on-scams-involving-fake-lazada-campaign-on-insta/10158499484654408/</ref>

* Exercise caution when approached with unusual requests by strangers or even friends on social media
* Beware of cash-prize allegations, especially if you do not have a history of participating in campaigns or lucky draws.
* Always verify the authenticity of the request by contacting your friend through another platform besides the one that you received the request from. This is due to the fact that scammers may have taken over the said friend’s account on that particular social media platform.
* Do not disclose your personal information and banking details to strangers.
* Never transfer or remit money to strangers.

== References / Citations ==