In other cases, you may receive a fake check with the fraudulent letter that’s meant to cover that alleged fee. Eventually ...

Two Sparta brothers have been sentenced to 20 years in prison after a multi-county Georgia Lottery fraud scheme involving ...

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 ...

Mega Millions officials released a consumer alert December 15, 2025, cautioning players about scammers impersonating the lottery online by using its official logo to advertise nonexistent “special ...

A ferocious scam is making a comeback, thanks to artificial intelligence and other modern-day techniques like caller ID and social media messaging. Like some fine wines, some scams improve with age.

The Virginia Lottery is warning the public of scammers promoting a special international drawing for Mega Millions, using the game’s logo to promote the fake scam. Lottery scams are common where ...

LANSING, Mich. (WNEM) - The Michigan Lottery is warning the public to be aware of scam artists claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners. The lottery said that prize scams have been known to pop ...

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 ...

A ferocious scam is making a comeback thanks to artificial intelligence and other modern-day techniques like caller ID and social media messaging. Like fine wine, some scams improve with age.