Scam Mail: Fake Lotteries, Prize Draws and Too-Good-To-Be-True Letters

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About Course

Scam letters promise lottery wins, prizes or amazing offers – but there is always a catch, such as a fee to pay first. This course shows you how to spot scam mail, what to do with it, and how to report it to Royal Mail and reduce unwanted post.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information from official guidance and is not legal, financial or medical advice.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise lottery, prize draw and "get rich quick" scam letters
  • Spot the warning signs, including upfront fees and premium-rate numbers
  • Report scam mail to Royal Mail
  • Reduce unwanted marketing post with the Mailing Preference Service

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What scam mail looks like
  • What to do with scam mail
  • Cutting down unwanted post and helping others

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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