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Man dons disguise to claim lottery jackpot
Man dons disguise to claim lottery jackpotPosted: 4/17/2008 10:44:26 AM  A New York lottery winner said he disguised himself with a marker-drawn beard when he accepted his prize to protect his new fortune from thieves. Michael Perez, 51, said he used a marker to draw a goatee on his face and further disguised himself with a hat and sunglasses so thieves would not recognize him while he accepted the $14 million ceremonial check from the New York Lottery, the New York Post reported Wednesday. I've got to look out for my family, Perez said of his disguise. Perez, a former warehouse worker who recently became unemployed, said he used a portion of his income-tax refund to buy a lottery ticket with six randomly chosen numbers: 1, 8, 10, 31, 52 and 57. The choice paid off for Perez in the state's April 1 drawing. The first thing I want to do is take care of all my debts, he said. But before I do anything serious, I've got to go to Disney World. Thanks to JackpotWanna for the tip Source: UPI
Clarksville,Tennessee United States Member #8823 November 13, 2004 1720 Posts Offline |
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Congrats to him!!! This win came in just in time for him. I like the going to Dsney World trip, lol. I think if it was me I probably would have showed up in a Hamburglar costume.
I love doubles and remember, it's just a game!!!!!!
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da bronx,city island,n.y. United States Member #30895 January 17, 2006 108 Posts Offline |
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da bronx,city island,n.y. United States Member #30895 January 17, 2006 108 Posts Offline |
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o.........sorry .........congrats to the winner
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United States Member #15415 May 10, 2005 216 Posts Offline |
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Congrats to the Perez family! Sounds like the windfall came just when they need it most.
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San Jose, California United States Member #42433 June 26, 2006 111 Posts Offline |
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I'll disguise wen I win also.
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Sunny SW Florida United States Member #25708 November 5, 2005 3811 Posts Offline |
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I have an uncommon last name, so anyone who reads about me & cares would recognize my name.
At first I thought this was a joke, but I don't see how a disguise will make a difference. I can't remember what any lottery winner in the past looks like. I mean, even Jack Whittaker could be standing next to me in the supermarket and I wouldn't have a clue.
This really explains, however, why all winners should remain anonymous. A press conference just makes matters worse. The man is concerned about security and rightfully so. Still, let me win $14 million and I'll deal with it.
I guess there's no law against it, so I think I'll dress up like a dancing cow. The problem is that you have to validate your ticket with a photo ID like a driver's license and/or passport. I just wouldn't know how to explain this:
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Right here...can't you see me? United States Member #21854 September 10, 2005 111 Posts Offline |
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ROLFAMO! Why didn't he just wait a few days and grow one on his own? Maybe he has missing teeth and THAT would give him away. I have to agree with the other poster....I read these stories, but I have NO idea what they look like now. I don't care that much to memorize their faces. (Especially since NONE of them came from Kansas!)
LOL
But I'm glad he's thinking of these things. He's smart to have a little mad money before he gets serious too. That way he's more aware of the rest of the money. 
Don't cry over spilled milk. Go milk another cow!!
Stephanie
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CA United States Member #57701 December 23, 2007 195 Posts Offline |
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I have an uncommon last name, so anyone who reads about me & cares would recognize my name.
At first I thought this was a joke, but I don't see how a disguise will make a difference. I can't remember what any lottery winner in the past looks like. I mean, even Jack Whittaker could be standing next to me in the supermarket and I wouldn't have a clue.
This really explains, however, why all winners should remain anonymous. A press conference just makes matters worse. The man is concerned about security and rightfully so. Still, let me win $14 million and I'll deal with it.
I guess there's no law against it, so I think I'll dress up like a dancing cow. The problem is that you have to validate your ticket with a photo ID like a driver's license and/or passport. I just wouldn't know how to explain this:
I have the same problem,
I'd HAVE to claim my lotto winning in trust in order to remain anonymous My last name is extremely uncommon. A disguise wouldnt help me. I'd claim it in trust and wear a disguise for the employees who work at the Lotto headquarters. Wig, dark sunglasses, a fat suit, the works.
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You know, he could have done something intelligent, just refused a show and tell meeting. No press interview, no pictures. D-U-H ! Why is that fore-thought, for a lottery winner, is always something left on the roadside next to other rationale thoughts? Painting your face with a Magic Marker? That's as smart as taking your underwear off and placing it over your head! Paranoia is only a problem when some one cares; right now, the numbers show, no one cares! If they did, Brad Pitt would have to live in a cage at the back of the zoo, instead of riding his bike all over the world.
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