Benin National Lottery warns public over fake online agents
LNB alerts the public after fraudsters impersonate lottery agents on social media and attempt to collect unauthorised payments.
Benin.- The National Lottery of Benin (LNB) has issued a public warning after identifying fraudulent social media accounts impersonating the lottery and attempting to collect money from members of the public.
In an official notice, LNB said: “No agent of the National Lottery of Benin is authorised to request or collect money via Facebook, WhatsApp or any other online platform, and no fees are required either to play or to withdraw your winnings.” The lottery added that any request for payment constitutes impersonation and urged the public not to be deceived.
According to the operator, fraudsters have been posing as lottery agents and asking individuals to transfer money in exchange for supposed participation, winnings or processing fees. LNB said that legitimate participation does not require payments to agents online and that no charges apply when claiming prizes.
The alert follows reports of fake accounts using the lottery’s name and branding on social media platforms. The operator advised the public to verify information through its recognised official communication channels.
LNB is Benin’s state-licensed lottery operator and conducts official lottery activities in accordance with national regulations. The company said protecting the public from fraud and safeguarding its identity remain priorities as scammers attempt to exploit its name online.
