They're trickier than you think.

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 ...

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

A County woman is facing multiple lottery fraud charges after investigators say she stole scratch-off tickets from several ...

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 ...

The Montana Lottery is now warning people about lottery scams. The lottery has received reports of Montanans who have been contacted by people claiming they are from the lottery office and that they ...

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

Mega Millions officials are warning consumers about scammers impersonating the lottery, urging the public to remain alert for this and other fraudulent lottery schemes. Officials with the Mega ...

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