Imagine receiving a message that says you’ve won $10,000 and that a letter will arrive with paperwork to claim it. The tone is typical of a scam that tries to create urgency and excitement, often using generic names like Sandy or fake email handles. Never share personal or banking details, and don’t sign any forms sent by unknown sources. Block the number, delete the text, and report the incident to the FTC or your carrier’s spam‑blocking service. Staying skeptical and verifying any unexpected winnings directly with the alleged sponsor can quickly stop the fraud before it spreads.
Spam messages have been received from this number, including one with the name 'Sandy' and Chinese characters
Evidently, this is a deceptive tactic, as the promise of receiving $10,000 is merely a ruse.
A letter was sent informing me of a $10,000 win, with instructions to fill out a form to receive the money within a week
I received a letter claiming I had won $10,000, with instructions to fill out a form that would result in the money being sent within a week