Lottery-related scams surface from time-to-time and have certainly been known to pop up around the holidays, officials said.

Players are targeted and if they fall for the scam, the criminals return to extract more money from the victim.

Beware impostors posing as winners or agents—don’t send cash or transfers. Confirm any prize with the Michigan Lottery first.

The Michigan Lottery is warning players to be aware of scammers claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners. According to ...

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NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – The NYPD is warning New Yorkers not to fall for a lottery scam that promises a share of the winnings. In the scheme, a scammer will ask a stranger to help cash a winning ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Lottery warns players about a surge in scam phone calls falsely claiming lottery winnings and requesting upfront fees or personal information. Scammers are contacting ...

The only way to win a jackpot is to buy a New York Lottery ticket and match some or all of the winning numbers. Winners never ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Lottery warns people about a rise in scam calls pretending they’ve won big prizes. These scammers ask for upfront payments or personal details like Social Security ...

The allure of the casino and the lottery stems from the tantalizing possibility of getting rich quickly with minimal investment. Unfortunately, scammers know this all too well, and they exploit this ...

The Michigan Lottery is warning the public to be aware of scam artists claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners. The Michigan Lottery processes all prize claims for free, and players must have a ...