Suspect arrested in a sweepstakes scam that cost a Michigan woman $200K. Spot the telltale signs of a lottery scam to protect yourself

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 ...
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Better Business Bureau: Sweepstakes, lottery and prize scam study

People over the age of 55 continue to be the primary target of sweepstakes, lottery, and prize scams, representing 72% of ...
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Palos Park Police warn of fake sweepstakes scam after 86-year-old loses thousands

PALOS PARK, Ill. (WGN) — Palos Park Police are urging residents to stay alert after an 86-year-old woman was scammed out of thousands of dollars in a fake sweepstakes scheme. Police say the victim ...
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Scammers target victims with fake sweepstakes prizes and demand gift card payments

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — BBB Sweepstakes, Lottery, and Prize Scam Study Better Business Bureau *Check out all the latest scams at joeknowsbetter.com Older adults are the primary target of ...

Suspect arrested in sweepstakes fraud that cost Michigan woman $200K. Spot signs of a lottery scam to protect yourself

When a 72-year-old woman in Van Buren County, Michigan, got a call that she’d won $5.5 million in the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, she was swept off her feet. Unfortunately, the fraudster ...