After winning $1.7 billion in the Powerball, Theodorus Struyck faced a flood of scammers creating fake social media accounts in his name. Similar scams targeted another winner, Edwin Castro, who won $2.04 billion previously.
Scammers offered cash to followers, posing as the winners and requesting personal information. One victim, nearly tricked, shared the scam email, highlighting the importance of caution online.
Scammers offered cash to followers, posing as the winners and requesting personal information. One victim, nearly tricked, shared the scam email, highlighting the importance of caution online.