"Congratulations! You've won a Honda SH worth $3,500!" — Don't celebrate yet, this is a classic scam.
The Scam Script
Scammers create fake brand pages (Shopee, Lazada, etc.), post prize announcements with photos of motorbikes and iPhones. Winners must pay "shipping" or "tax" fees.
Red Flags
- Page has few followers, recently created, no verified badge
- Must pay fees before receiving the prize
- Links lead to non-official domains
- Time pressure: "Only 24 hours to claim"
Golden Rule
Legitimate prize programs NEVER require winners to pay any fees. You win = you receive, not pay.