Online Scams in Goa

Fake Lottery Win and Online Prize Notification

Tourists in Goa receive unsolicited messages via WhatsApp or from strangers on the beach claiming they have won a prize draw — typically a cash amount, electronics, or a free resort stay. To claim the prize, victims must pay a "processing fee" or "customs tax" online, often through a payment link that harvests card details. The scam is also run face-to-face near Calangute and Baga beaches by well-dressed individuals claiming to work for a resort or airline.