Here’s a full scam alert explanation about “Meesho Lucky Draw” messages — whether they’re real or fake:
🚨 Meesho Lucky Draw Messages — Almost Always Fake / Scam
❌ No official Meesho lucky draws sent by unsolicited SMS/WhatsApp
Reliable fact-checkers confirm that Meesho has not officially launched any lucky draw quiz or contest that contacts users externally (SMS, WhatsApp, letters) offering prizes just because your number was “selected.” It’s not a genuine campaign from Meesho. (Telgu Post)
🛑 How the Scam Typically Works
Scammers often:
Send you a message claiming you’ve won a big prize (cash, car, bike, etc.) in a “Meesho lucky draw.”
Ask you to pay a fee first (like tax, processing fee).
Request your personal and bank details (Aadhaar, PAN, bank account info).
Use fake certificates, edited images, and even spoofed caller IDs to seem convincing. (True Indian Forum)
In many reported cases, fraudsters send letters, scratch cards or WhatsApp messages with convincing wording and ask you to call a number and send data — but this is fraudulent phishing. (consumercomplaintscourt.com)
📉 Real Victim Complaints
Multiple consumer complaints show people receiving scratch cards or letters claiming they won a large cash prize, but then they were asked to pay advance fees like “1 % tax” before the prize would be released — a known scam tactic. (consumercomplaintscourt.com)
Another person reported a scratch card scheme where they were told to send bank and Aadhaar info and pay advance tax — which is clearly fraudulent. (consumercomplaintscourt.com)
🔍 Red Flags of Scam Messages
Be cautious if a message:
❌ Claims you’ve won a prize without any participation
❌ Asks you to pay money upfront to claim a reward
❌ Requests bank details, Aadhaar, PAN, or payment info
❌ Comes from an unofficial URL or number, not from the Meesho app/official email
❌ Uses domain names close to meesho.com but with small spelling tweaks (e.g., .info/.net) (Medium)
🛡️ What Meesho (Official) Advises
According to official safety guidance from Meesho:
✅ Meesho does not send SMS/WhatsApp messages asking you to pay money to claim a prize.
✅ Meesho never asks for sensitive financial details (bank details, OTPs, card info) via random messages.
✅ Always check inside the official Meesho app or website for legit offers. (Medium)
If in doubt, verify only through the app or official customer support — not through numbers or links sent in suspicious messages.
📝 Bottom Line: Scam, Not Legitimate
❗ Messages claiming you’ve won a “Meesho Lucky Draw” prize and asking for fees or personal details are almost certainly fake scams.
❗ Meesho does not run unsolicited lucky draw programmes that require money to claim winnings.
❗ If anyone asks for advance fees or bank/Aadhaar/PAN details to release a prize — do not respond and report it as spam. (Telgu Post)
🚨 Quick Safety Reminder
If you’ve received such a message and want help checking it, you can paste the exact text or number here, and I can help you assess whether it’s likely fraudulent.
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