A surprise message says you hit the jackpot, but there’s a catch: you must pay a fee or hand over personal details to claim ...

As the Powerball jackpot soars, officials are warning the public about scammers trying to cash in on the excitement.

As Wednesday night's Powerball winners plan how they will spend their massive jackpot prize, would-be scammers are likely working overtime to try to take advantage of the lottery fever that's swept ...

High lottery jackpots, as we’ve seen in the last month, create a surge in scams because they generate widespread hope for a ...

Frank Suarez, president and CEO of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, said the security of players is a top priority and ...

WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WTVD) -- Every day I hear from viewers who lose money to some type of scam. It breaks my heart to hear their stories, but telling their stories helps others avoid scams. In this ...

Four more people have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for their roles in an international lottery scam ...

Scammers are increasingly sophisticated, using official branding and imagery to lure unsuspecting players. According to CT Lottery officials, these fraudulent entities primarily target users on social ...

The Better Business Bureau is reporting a rise in scams targeting students as they try to pay for college. The BBB said ...

As the Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.1 billion, many are dreaming of winning. If you did, could you stay anonymous in Arizona? What to know.

In recent weeks, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CT Lottery) has issued a critical warning to players across the state regarding a surge in fraudulent websites and applications. These scams are ...