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

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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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against two individuals in a fake international prize ...

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 ...

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 ...