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BBB Warning: Sweepstakes Scams

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Hawaii resident reported losing $6,000 to a sweepstakes scam on the BBB Scam Tracker.

The Better Business Bureau warns consumers never to pay money to claim a prize. Roseann Freitas, BBB PR & Communications Manager, joined Wake Up 2day to discuss the warnings and tips to keep you safe.  

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If you think you have been a target of lottery/sweepstakes fraud, file a report with www.bbb.org/scamtracker/