Avoid Lottery Scams

This is a warning to all consumers about scammers who are sending false announcements regarding lottery prizes.

In these scams, an individual is contacted via phone, email, text message, or letter by someone claiming that the recipient has won a lottery prize. Unless you hear directly from Jackpot, this is a fraudulent claim, and no such prize exists. Federal law prohibits the sale or mailing of lottery tickets across state lines. You may only purchase lottery tickets or set up a subscription in the state where you are physically located.

Never respond to these communications or provide any personal information or money to a scammer.

Warning Signs

• australianvegas never requires payment of any kind to claim a prize.
• No one should ever send money for any "processing fee" or any other requested fee in order to claim a prize. (See What happens if I win?)
• Never deposit a check that asks you to send or wire money to cover processing or claiming fees. Any check sent under these conditions is fraudulent and will bounce.
• Never provide any personal or financial information to a scammer, especially Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, or credit card details.

Report the Scam

Report any attempted scams to the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP or visit the FTC Consumer Information website.