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 ...

Mega Millions is warning about a fake lottery scam that could cost you. (Mega Millions) Mega Millions is warning about a fake lottery scam that could cost you. Lottery officials say scammers are ...

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

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 Virginia Lottery is warning the public of scammers promoting a special international drawing for Mega Millions, using the game’s logo to promote the fake scam. Lottery scams are common where ...

Don't lose your life savings to a too-good-to-be-true win.

WASHINGTON — Lottery officials are warning of scammers who are impersonating Mega Millions online to promote a fake “special drawing.” One current scam example claims to be promoting a $5 billion ...