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Authorities say the suspect lured an elderly victim into paying bogus fees to claim a fake lottery prize.

A store audit raised the alarm, and video evidence helped police and state lottery officials connect the dots.

Police say the suspect, linked to multiple rooftop heists, always targeted scratch-offs and cigarettes.

The suspects tried their luck with fake payments, but store employees weren't fooled, and arrests soon followed.

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.

A motel stakeout ended with the suspect's arrest, linking him to a series of lottery ticket thefts.

Two months, six robberies, and a failed heist attempt earned five gang members lengthy prison terms.

How the mafia went to war and made a fortune with Bolita.

Fraudulent $1,000 lottery tickets sent four South Carolina workers to jail after an undercover sting operation.

Deputies tracked the suspects using phone records and GPS data after the dramatic robbery.

The Wisconsin man's scheme unraveled after understating over $300K in income on his tax returns.

The L.A. man insists he hit the jackpot twice, but the missing second ticket has left him with only half the prize.