Yesterday (April 24) was a huge day for Nintendo Switch 2 lottery results, and X (formerly Twitter) was a mix of joy and disappointment as players eagerly awaited news on the next-gen console.
However, while countless players were hyped, Japanese scammers seized the moment, sending out a flood of fake "You've won a Switch 2!" notifications impersonating Nintendo, sparking a massive buzz.
One X user posted: "The Switch 2 lottery results drop today, and boom, scam emails immediately follow. These guys really do their homework..." This single line perfectly captured the mix of frustration and grudging respect many players felt.
With inboxes flooded with these scam emails, one savvy player reminded everyone that the only correct way to confirm lottery results is by checking the "Notifications for You" page within their Nintendo account.
Many also noticed that this wave of scam emails was packed with suspicious emojis and overly dramatic language. "Nintendo's official notifications would *never* use emojis!" one netizen exclaimed. Another quipped, "Will they ever learn? Real notification emails don't use emoticons!"
Interestingly, some users posted about *not* receiving any scam emails, feeling a bit left out, which resonated with many. Others self-deprecatingly joked, "I wasn't even eligible for the lottery, LOL," or "I haven't even bought a Switch 1, let alone a Switch 2."
Nintendo had actually issued a heads-up on its official X account *before* the results were even announced. They warned that they'd detected scam emails impersonating My Nintendo Store, falsely claiming to be "Nintendo Switch 2 Lottery Result Notifications." While official email notifications *were* planned for today, they hadn't started sending them out yet. So, if you'd already received a "winning" email, it definitely wasn't from them, and they urged everyone not to fall for it!
The impending launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 has clearly captured massive attention, and it's evident that scammers are already eyeing this as a prime opportunity. Perhaps this serves as a crucial reminder to be extra vigilant against such schemes to avoid becoming a victim!
via： togetter