Exclusive: A new bitcoin jackpot scam hits users’ cell phones

Abeerah Hashim  - Security Expert
Last updated: November 13, 2023
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  • Cybercriminals are mass-sending scam bitcoin jackpot text messages to target individuals.
  • These scammers are trying to trick people into believing they have hit a bitcoin jackpot worth thousands of dollars.

An alleged bitcoin scam is now rampant and targeting people. The scammers are tricking people through text messages, saying they have won a bitcoin jackpot worth thousands of dollars. This new trick, like other scams, seems to be tipped to rip people off their hard-earned money ultimately.

The scam text message reads:

“You have won 999,000 USD on Bitcoin Jackpot. For your prize, contact us with your ticket No: BTC/O7200/20 on Email at award8621@gmail.com.”