(702) 508-8743
FTC prize scam alert documents fake prize and sweepstakes redemption calls. Uses a 702 prefix (Las Vegas, NV) to add a veneer of legitimacy to prize scam scripts.
Reports
FTC top 10 fraud category 2024
First documented
2024
Last active
2025-10
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What the scam says
Caller claims you have been selected as a winner of a sweepstakes or promotional prize. Requires you to pay a processing fee, taxes, or insurance in advance to release the prize. No prize exists.
4 red flags
You cannot win a contest you did not enter
No legitimate prize ever requires upfront payment of fees or taxes before delivery
702 (Las Vegas) used to imply casino or entertainment legitimacy
Payment requested via gift card, wire, or Zelle — untraceable methods used exclusively by scammers
What to do
Hang up immediately
Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov — select 'prizes, sweepstakes and lotteries'
Report to your state attorney general
Report this scam
Source
FTC — prizes, sweepstakes and lotteries scam alert; FTC consumer advice on prize scams (consumer.ftc.gov/articles/prize-scam-calls)
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Frequently asked questions
Is (702) 508-8743 a scam?▼
FTC prize scam alert documents fake prize and sweepstakes redemption calls. Uses a 702 prefix (Las Vegas, NV) to add a veneer of legitimacy to prize scam scripts.
Why is (702) 508-8743 calling me?▼
Caller claims you have been selected as a winner of a sweepstakes or promotional prize. Requires you to pay a processing fee, taxes, or insurance in advance to release the prize. No prize exists.
What should I do if I receive a call or text from (702) 508-8743?▼
Hang up immediately Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov — select 'prizes, sweepstakes and lotteries' Report to your state attorney general
How many people have reported (702) 508-8743?▼
FTC top 10 fraud category 2024 reports documented. First reported: 2024. Last active: 2025-10. Source: FTC — prizes, sweepstakes and lotteries scam alert; FTC consumer advice on prize scams (consumer.ftc.gov/articles/prize-scam-calls).
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First documented: 2024 · Last active: 2025-10
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