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Biggest scams of 2025 include phony sweepstakes and lottery cons

TEAM BEGINS THE COUNTDOWN OF THE TOP FIVE SCAMS OF 2025. THESE ARE THE TOP FIVE SCAMS REPORTED TO US THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
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Study: Alabama ranks 10th in lottery scams, residents have lost $19M since 2020

Alabama ranks tenth nationally for sweepstakes and lottery scams, according to a Vegas Insider study of Federal Trade Commission data. Between 2020 and 2025, Alabamians lost approximately $18.9 ...
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Lottery scams are on the rise as we approach the holidays

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As the Powerball jackpot sits at $740 million ahead of Monday’s drawing, Michigan Lottery officials are sharing a word of caution. Officials are warning the public to be aware ...
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Lottery officials warn of scammers trying to impersonate Mega Millions

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 ...
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Lottery officials warn of scammers trying to impersonate Mega Millions

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 ...