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(WFXR) – Lottery officials warn of scammers impersonating Mega Millions online by using the game’s logo to promote a fake drawing. According to Virginia Lottery officials, false lottery scams can take ...

Lottery, sweepstakes and inheritance scams are big business, with Americans reporting more than $100 million in losses in 2024, according to the FBI (4). The FTC adds that older adults report more ...

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As the Powerball jackpot sits at $740 million ahead of Monday’s drawing, Michigan Lottery officials are sharing a word of caution. Officials are warning the public to be aware ...

People over the age of 55 continue to be the primary target of sweepstakes, lottery, and prize scams, representing 72% of ...

WASHINGTON — Lottery officials are warning of scammers who are impersonating Mega Millions online to promote a fake “special drawing.” One current scam example claims to be promoting a $5 billion ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The lure of big money can be intoxicating. "I was pretty rocked back because I just, we never thought that anybody you know, everybody we talked to in the law enforcement said ...

A Missouri woman has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison for her part in a sophisticated lottery and credit ...

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Mega Millions is warning about a fake lottery scam that could cost you. (Mega Millions) Mega Millions is warning about a fake lottery scam that could cost you. Lottery officials say scammers are ...