As the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots grow larger, people buying lottery tickets should be on the lookout for scams.
and Mega Millions jackpots grow larger, people buying lottery tickets should be on the lookout for scams.
The scams usually involve getting a call, email or letter saying you won a sweepstakes, lottery, or prize, according to the Federal Trade Commission. If you didn't buy a ticket, ignore any notices saying you've won the lottery. If you did play, there are prize scams to look out for, including being asked to pay in order to get prizes.
The agency and lotteries say players should never share personal or financial information. Scammers will try to get the information by offering to wire prize money directly into your bank account. If you get a lottery message in the mail, the FTC advises checking the postmark on the envelope or postcard. If it was mailed by bulk rate, it means many other people got the same lottery notice. People can also head online and search for lottery messages to see if other people have received similar notices.
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