Warning from the Austrian Lotteries about Email Scam

In these fraudulent messages, which supposedly come from the Austrian Lotteries, recipients are led to disclose personal information, including bank details, to receive a supposed prize payout.

Austrian Lotteries Provide Tips Against Email Fraud Schemes

The Austrian Lotteries emphasize: These emails do not come from them and are clearly recognizable as an attempt at fraud. The Austrian Lotteries have never requested their customers' data via email or demanded advance payments for the transfer of winnings and will not do so in the future.

Support from the City of Vienna Against Internet Crime

The Cybercrime Helpline of the City of Vienna can be reached at the number 01/4000-4006 and is available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It offers free, anonymous, and confidential initial advice on internet crime, including phishing attacks. If necessary, a referral to other advisory services such as the Federal Criminal Police Office is made.

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