Scam Prevention

Four Jamaican nationals were arrested in Alabama for allegedly scamming victims into sending cash for fake wins.

A suspect's lucky streak ran out when surveillance footage linked him to a string of store break-ins.

A Utah man claimed self-defense after a lottery fight turned fatal — now a court says he deserves a new trial.

Did the Texas lottery fail its players?

Some winners sell their tickets to ticket brokers at a discount to avoid taxes or debts.

Officials say security footage caught the suspect validating the ticket before paying, leading to his arrest.

When they couldn't win big, they tried to steal big.

Using stolen credit cards, scammers are cashing in on lottery tickets across Michigan, officials warn.

These are the craziest lottery conspiracy theories.

Two employees at separate locations admit to taking unpurchased scratch-off tickets totaling over $3,000.

Prompted by harassment cases, the bill aims to safeguard winners while stirring debates on game fairness.

An 83-year-old woman fought back as the suspect tried to steal her winnings in a store parking lot.

A lottery ticket theft spree, 13 warrants, and a dramatic escape attempt ended in cuffs for the Springfield man.

A Surrey trucker kept his lottery win after coworkers claimed it was bought for their lottery pool.

Two firms face hefty fines for misleading officials to win a DC lottery contract under false pretenses.

Police are tracking gun-wielding suspects caught on camera fleeing with the stolen loot.

These are the top signs that you're dealing with a lottery scammer.

Breaking glass, stolen tickets, and a fast arrest — Connecticut police connect the dots to solve the case.

North Carolina police uncovered a lottery ticket theft ring, charging two suspects with fraud-related crimes.