In a Dec. 15 press release, Mega Millions warned that fake lottery scams can take many forms including contacting intended ...

Mega Millions officials released a consumer alert December 15, 2025, cautioning players about scammers impersonating the ...

The Virginia Lottery is warning the public of scammers promoting a special international drawing for Mega Millions that is ...

Lottery-related scams surface from time-to-time and have certainly been known to pop up around the holidays, officials said. The public should “always remain vigilant” and be aware of two types of ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A warning for you this holiday season about a scam that promises a huge payout. The scammers claim ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) — The Ohio Lottery is urging the public to be on the lookout for scams this holiday season, offering this reminder: “If you haven’t knowingly entered a promotion or drawing, you ...

Year-round, and especially now, it'd be nice to hit the jackpot. And scammers are banking on you believing you won the lottery or a sweepstakes, so you don't question their demands for money and ...

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

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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 ...