Receiving messages about winning money

I received a message from someone telling me I have won money or a prize - what should I do?

• If you use the internet you are very likely to get emails or a text messages telling you that you have won money, or a prize like a mobile phone or a holiday.

• Or, sometimes these messages will say that someone needs your help to look after their money for them.

• They will usually ask you for details like your bank account or ID number.

• These messages are scams.

• It is very unlikely that you have won something if you didn’t enter a competition.

• Don’t click on links in emails from people you don’t know.

• Don’t give your passwords or any personal information (like your ID number, address or bank details) to people you don’t know.