People over the age of 55 continue to be the primary target of sweepstakes, lottery, and prize scams, representing 72% of ...

A 38-year-old Jamaican man has been arrested in Florida for allegedly scamming a Graves County couple out of $83,000 through ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Scammers are targeting people with fake Mega Millions lottery schemes that use the official game logo to create nonexistent “special drawings,” officials warn. The fraudulent ...

Dennis Maxey strolled into a Largo Publix every weekday for a decade, like clockwork, spending $500 or $600 on Florida ...

ST. JAMES, Mo. – A Missouri woman is accused of playing a major role in a nationwide lottery mail fraud scheme that cost victims more than $2 million. Federal prosecutors have charged Sharon Dolisi, ...

LANSING, Mich. (WNEM) - The Michigan Lottery is warning the public to be aware of scam artists claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners. The lottery said that prize scams have been known to pop ...

Fraud Unit has returned $90,000 to a fraud victim in California after a detailed investigation spanning several months.

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 ...

A ferocious scam is making a comeback, thanks to artificial intelligence and other modern-day techniques like caller ID and social media messaging. Like some fine wines, some scams improve with age.

On Jan. 26, 2026, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department Fraud Unit returned $90,000 to a fraud victim in California following a months-long investigation.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) Fraud Unit has returned $90,000 to a fraud victim in ...