In order to avoid being scammed, one local says you have to educate yourself on how to avoid scams and do the research.

Sweepstakes and lottery scams are number five for 2025. With letters, phone calls and emails, scammers will try really hard ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Mega Millions officials issued a recent warning about scammers 'impersonating' them online. Here's what to watch out for.

In a Dec. 15 press release, Mega Millions warned that fake lottery scams can take many forms including contacting intended victims to say they've won a large prize. Scammers may also try and trick ...

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 ...

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 ...