The "WhatsApp Global Award" Lotto Scam

There is no "WhatsApp Global Award". Therefore, online users who have received e-mail messages like the one below, which claim they are winners in such a lottery or promotion are asked not to follow the instructions in them because they are lottery scams being sent by scammers.

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The WhatsApp Global Award Lotto Scam

Every month, thousands of these email messages are sent out by lottery scammers to trick their potential victims into stealing their personal information and subsequently asking them to send money in order to receive their so-called lottery prize. Sending your personal information to these cyber-criminals will only help them rip you off or steal your money. Therefore, online users who have received the same email messages are asked to delete them.

The "WhatsApp Global Award" Lotto Scam

From: "©RESERVE BANK OF INDIA" <rbi@rbigov.co.in>

Sent: Tue, Nov 20, 2018 at 20:03

Subject: Re: award

ATTN: DEAR WHATSAPP WINNER, KINDLY FILL THE PROCESSING FORM FOR TRANSFER.

Reserve Bank of India

24/7 International Online Banking Service

International Remittance Department

Financial Regulation and Inclusion.

Our ref: RBI/2013-2014/398 IN.

(Dir Series) Circular No.78

Payment file: RBI/Ben/015

ACKNOWLEDGMENT / CREDIT INSTRUCTION

ATTENTION!

We acknowledge the receipt of your mail. The transfer department of Reserve Bank of India (DELHI) has been officially notified that your Mobile Number were listed as a beneficiary in the recent WhatsApp GLOBAL Award that was held in (CANADA) on WEDNESDAY 14TH, FEBRUARY, 2018. Recently, we were also informed that you have been officially cleared for PAYMENT at the HIGH COMMISSION OF CANADA in Delhi. And your Benefited Amount has the following File Number: RBT/000127050001/IND which have the follow Ref Number: 97SC-004531/VOL-5, Batch Number: BBL/118/WB-NL-040-, Serial Number: XXX001000127-81988XX.

* HOW YOUR MOBILE NUMBER WAS SELECTED FOR PAYMENT of 4.8 CRORE RUPEES BY WhatsApp Global Program

All Mobile Network WORLDWIDE supported this WhatsApp Global Award Program by furnishing WhatsApp Database with Registered Mobile Numbers which was then collated to facilitate this year Draw which was held in Canada on 14th of February 2018. After the Draw Program, your Mobile Number was Selected for this year WhatsApp GLOBAL PAYMENT of 4.8 CRORE RUPEES. Congratulations Beneficiary! To claim your award you are required to provide the needed information asked below for further process:

Be informed that your Benefited funds of Rs.4,80,00,000 INR (Four Crore, Eighty Lahks India Rupees) is ready to be transferred to you. All verification has been done, the telegraphic remittance process has been concluded and the funds is now available for immediate transfer to your local account. Please be informed that the deadline for transferring your Amount (Rs 4.87 Crores) is just 48-hrs only.

Meanwhile, The benefited amount which is Rs 4.8 Crores will be transferred to you after the APPROVAL from the High Commission of Canada in Delhi, as it was committed by the RBI Governor that any Beneficiary of WhatsApp GLOBAL Award you will have to send ACCOUNT DETAILS and your Aadhar Card copy through email

(rbi@rbigov.co.in) to enable us complete the transfer.

1. NAME IN FULL:

2. ADDRESS (IN FULL):

3. NATIONALITY:

4. AGE:

5. SEX:

6. OCCUPATION (POSITION HELD):

7. HOME PHONE & MOBILE NUMBER:

8. BANK NAME:

9. ACCOUNT NAME:

10.ACCOUNT NUMBER:

11. BANK ADDRESS:

12. PASSPORT OR ANY OTHER I D CARDS:

For further clarification , Kindly contact the High Commission of Canada through the below information:

HIGH COMMISSION OF CANADA:

Contact Person: Dr. Thomas Williams of (High Commission of Canada)

Phone Number: 07042612781

Office Address: 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India

Office hours - (Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm) / (Saturday - 8:00am to 2:00pm)

While we await your response, thank you for your time and urgent attention to these vital request as we are committed in delivering high quality banking services to suit your needs.

Thank you,

TARUN KUMAR SINGH.

GENERAL MANAGER

FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT.

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November 9, 2023 at 6:54 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I have responded and shared my details, now what to do?

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November 9, 2023 at 8:46 AM by
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info

If you gave them your credit card information, contact your bank for help.

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April 25, 2023 at 4:55 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

am send details in whats app global award .

I am safe or not safe pl z tell me.

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September 21, 2021 at 12:13 PM by
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an anonymous user from: Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

"RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

International Remittance Department

Our ref: RBI/2019-2020/DELHI100347/INR.

(Dir Series) Circular No.89/122/20

Payment file: RBIDELHI/A036/605/INR

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT :

We acknowledge the receipt of your mail; we also want to inform you that THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA has been officially notified that your Whats-App Mobile Number is listed as a Beneficiary in the WhatsApp GLOBAL DRAW 2021 that was held in ( USA ) On MONDAY 04TH JAN 2021. We were also informed that your benefit amount ₹ 1 CRORE 85 LAKH has been officially cleared for PAYMENT at the U.S. HIGH COMMISSION here in New Delhi.

Your Benefited Amount ₹ 1 CRORE 85 LAKH has the following File Number: RBIDELHI/A036/605/INR Ref Number: RBI/2020-2021/DELHI19924347/INR. Batch Number: WGF/2020/BZ036 /WGF-NL-040/Serial Number: XXXINR000243435-787700XXX.

NOTE: YOUR WhatsApp NUMBER WAS SELECTED FOR PAYMENT of ₹ 1 CRORE 85 LAKH RUPEES BY WhatsApp GLOBAL DRAW 2020 Program.

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All Mobile Network WORLDWIDE supported this WhatsApp GLOBAL DRAW Program by furnishing WhatsApp Database with Registered Mobile Numbers which was then collated to facilitate this year Draw which was held in U.S. on MONDAY 04TH JAN 2021 . After the Draw, your WhatsApp Number was selected for this year WhatsApp GLOBAL AWARD PAYMENT of ₹ 1 CRORE 85 LAKH RUPEES, the number which your Winning notification was sent is registered to WhatsApp Data based.

We will need to process your Funds to be credited into your Nominated Account, The Funds has been officially cleared for PAYMENT at the US HIGH COMMISSION here in New Delhi, we are going to credit the funds with-In 24 Hours Upon complete Details Send by Beneficiary:

Kindly Provide Us with the Complete Details Below to Proceed with Transfer of These Funds to Your Nominated Account:

1. NAME IN FULL:

2. ADDRESS (IN FULL):

3. NATIONALITY:

4. AGE:

5. S*X:

6. OCCUPATION (POSITION HELD):

7. WHATSAPP NO & MOBILE NUMBER:

8. BANK NAME:

9. ACCOUNT NAME:

10. ACCOUNT NUMBER:

11. BANK ADDRESS:

12. PASSPORT OR ANY OTHER I D CARDS:

Be informed that your Benefited funds of Rs. ₹ 1 CRORE 85 LAKH (One Crore, Eighty-Five Lakhs Indian Rupees) is ready to be transferred to you. All verification has been done, the telegraphic remittance process has been concluded, and the funds are now available for immediate transfer to your local account. Please be informed that the deadline for transferring your Amount (₹ 1 CRORE 85 LAKH) is just 24-hrs only.

Meanwhile, the benefit amount is Rs ₹ 1. 85 Crores and will be transferred to you after the APPROVAL from the High Commission of U.S. in Delhi, as it was communicated by the (R.B.I) Governor that any Beneficiary of WhatsApp GLOBAL Draw, you will have to send ACCOUNT DETAILS and your Aadhaar Card copy Or Any Other Id Proof Available through Email: (reserve@delhionline.co.in) to enable us to complete the transfer. As part of our commitment to make the world A Global computerized one, we decided to add a token gift of HP Chromebook 14a-na0002TU 14-inch Laptop Alongside Your WhatsApp Winning Amount of Rs ₹ 1. 85 Crores

For Further Clarification Contact:

WHATSAPP GLOBAL COMPANY®.

FUND FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ©

Payment File: RBIDELHIT21/185INR/2021

1601 WILLOW ROAD

MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA 94025

UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

InCharge :- Mr. William Cleary

Telephone: 1 715-850-9034.

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While we await your response, thank you for your time and urgent attention to these vital requests, as we are committed to delivering high quality banking services to suit your needs.

Thank you,

MS. N. MOHANA

Chief General Manager Issue Dept/ Banking Dept/

Foreign Exchange Dept

The Embassy of US

Contact Person: Dr. David Kennedy Counsellor Officer

Phone Number: 09205706961

4-5 Nyaya Marg ChanakyapurI New DelhI 110 021 India

Office hours - (Monday to Friday -8:00am to 5:00pm) / (Saturday -8:00am to 2:00pm)"

I want to know that is this real or fake...

Delete

September 21, 2021 at 2:52 PM by
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info

It is a fake.

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July 1, 2021 at 2:07 AM by
The "WhatsApp Global Award" Lotto Scam
an anonymous user from: Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

YOUR WHATS-APP NO. HAS WON RS. 1 CRORE 85 LAKH IN THE WHATS-APP GLOBAL 2021.TO Receive SEND/NAME/AGE/MOB #/OCUPTN:TO Email: reserve@transferdeptdelhigovt.co.in

I got this type of msg, should I respond to them?

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August 5, 2021 at 2:08 PM by
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an anonymous user from: Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Never reply them... They were scammers. Kal mujhe bhI same message aaya tha... Fake haI wo... ❣️

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July 1, 2021 at 8:40 AM by
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info

No, it is a scam.

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October 12, 2020 at 12:12 PM by
The "WhatsApp Global Award" Lotto Scam
an anonymous user from: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

"RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

International Remittance Department

Our ref: RBI/2019-2020/DELHI100347/INR.

(Dir Series) Circular No.89/122/20

Payment file: RBIDELHI/A036/605/INR

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT :

We acknowledge the receipt of your mail, We also want to inform you that THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA has been officially notified that your Whats-App Mobile Number is listed as a Beneficiary in the WhatsApp GLOBAL DRAW 2020 that was held in ( SWEDEN ) On MONDAY 15TH JUNE 2020. We were also informed that your benefit Amount ₹ 1 CRORE 85 LAKH has been officially cleared for PAYMENT at the SWEDEN HIGH COMMISSION here in New Delhi.

Your Benefited Amount ₹ 1 CRORE 85 LAKH has the following File Number: RBIDELHI/A036/605/INR Ref Number: RBI/2019-2020/DELHI19924347/INR. Batch Number: WGF/2020/BZ036 /WGF-NL-040/Serial Number: XXXINR000243435-787700XXX.

NOTE: YOUR WhatsApp NUMBER WAS SELECTED FOR PAYMENT of ₹ 1 CRORE 85 LAKH RUPEES BY WhatsApp GLOBAL DRAW 2020 Program.

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All Mobile Network WORLDWIDE supported this WhatsApp GLOBAL DRAW Program by furnishing WhatsApp Database with Registered Mobile Numbers which was then collated to facilitate this year Draw which was held in SWEDEN on MONDAY 15TH JUNE, 2020. After the Draw, your WhatsApp Number was Selected for this year WhatsApp GLOBAL AWARD PAYMENT of ₹ 1 CRORE 85 LAKH RUPEES, The number which your Winning notification was sent is registered to WhatsApp Data based.

We will need to Process your Funds to be Credited into your Nominated Account, The Funds has been officially cleared for PAYMENT at the SWEDEN HIGH COMMISSION here in New Delhi, We are going to Credit the funds with-In 24 Hours Upon complete Details Send by Beneficiary:

Kindly Provide Us With The Complete Details Below To Proceed With Transfer of These Funds To Your Nominated Account:

1. NAME IN FULL:

2. ADDRESS (IN FULL):

3. NATIONALITY:

4. AGE:

5. S*X:

6. OCCUPATION (POSITION HELD):

7. WHATSAPP NO & MOBILE NUMBER:

8. BANK NAME:

9. ACCOUNT NAME:

10. ACCOUNT NUMBER:

11. BANK ADDRESS:

12. PASSPORT OR ANY OTHER I D CARDS:

Be informed that your Benefited funds of Rs. ₹ 1 CRORE 85 LAKH (One Crore, Eighty Five Lakhs Indian Rupees) is ready to be transferred to you. All verification has been done, the telegraphic remittance process has been concluded and the funds are now available for immediate transfer to your local account. Please be informed that the deadline for transferring your Amount (₹ 1 CRORE 85 LAKH) is just 24-hrs only.

Meanwhile, The benefit amount is Rs ₹ 1. 85 Crores and will be transferred to you after the APPROVAL from the High Commission of SWEDEN in Delhi, as it was communicated by the (R.B.I) Governor that any Beneficiary of WhatsApp GLOBAL Draw, you will have to send ACCOUNT DETAILS and your Aadhar Card copy Or Any Other Id Proof Available through Email: (transfer@delhigovn.co.in) to enable us to complete the transfer.

For Further Clarification: The Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi:

Contact Person: Dr. Fredrik Larsson Counsellor Officer

Phone Number: 08791824976

Office Address: 4-5 Nyaya Marg ChanakyapurI New DelhI 110 021 India

Office hours - (Monday to Friday -8:00am to 5:00pm) / (Saturday -8:00am to 2:00pm)

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While we await your response, thank you for your time and urgent attention to these vital requests as we are committed in delivering high quality banking services to suit your needs.

Thank you,

MS. INDIRA NANU

CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER

FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT"

I got the same email.

Delete

September 30, 2020 at 5:00 PM by
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an anonymous user from: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

I also got the same message, but I did not respond,.

Delete

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The "WhatsApp Global Award" Lotto Scam