BE AWARE OF
CYBER-CRIMINALS
POSING AS
MARDEN-KANE
Marden-Kane has been running sweepstakes, contests, and games for the better part of seven decades. As such, hackers and cybercriminals often attempt to defraud consumers by posing as us.
If you received a phone call or have been mailed/emailed a notification from someone that you have won a sweepstakes and need to send money before receiving your prize, it is a scam.
If you’ve been contacted by someone claiming to be a Marden-Kane employee or a member of our staff, please be aware of the following.
What we don’t ask for: A payment in exchange for the sweepstakes prize.
What we may ask for: An affidavit or notarized document, signed W-9 form, or signed release form.
Please contact us directly if you have questions about any Marden-Kane potential winner notification calls or emails you’ve received.
Common Cybercrime
Warning Signs!
Have you recently entered a sweepstakes or contest?
If the answer to this is “no,” it may be a scam.
Is the person asking you to fulfill unusual requests like sending bank statements, photo IDs, birth certificates, or authentication (email, username, passwords) for your online accounts (bank accounts, Amazon, eBay, or other online sellers)?
That could be suspicious activity.
Were you contacted via social media?
It’s a scam. Marden-Kane will never contact you via social media.
Did you receive an email from an “official” Marden-Kane email address?
Check the sender! If the winner notification came from a Gmail (or other) email address, then it’s not an official notification from a member of our team.
How can I protect myself if I suspect I am the victim of fraud?
You can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission online at www.ftc.gov or at 1-877-382-4357.