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Michigan Lottery cracks down on retailers who cheat customersReply
Makes me wonder how many lotto players are cheated by dishonest clerks checking their numbers.
Nov 17, 2017, 5:21 pm - LiveInGreenBay - Lottery News

Official gets 8 years at home for rigging lotteryReply
Now that's just great - and just to think I was only concerned about dishonest clerks.
Mar 3, 2008, 4:47 pm - Tenaj - Lottery News

Has a Lottery Clerk Ever Attempted to Rip You Off?Reply
Dishonest clerks stealing money from the store owner and customers have been around since the first owner hired one. And when the stores began selling lottery tickets, it gave more dishonest clerks new ways to steal money from the customers. Simply short changing customers has evolved into dishonest clerks telling players their tickets weren't winners and pocketing the money when the customer leaves the store. Some members may have scam experiences that none of us ever considered that could
Nov 11, 2010, 11:30 am - Stack47 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Dateline TonightReply
Yea, same here, when I saw the dateline on the title my 1st thought was, oh cool, undercover buyers going after dishonest clerks.
Mar 3, 2013, 6:36 pm - haymaker - Lottery Discussion Forum

Has a Lottery Clerk Ever Attempted to Rip You Off?Reply
I've had a few dishonest clerks. but I've more luck with more honest clerks. Sometimes I win more than I thought, I've bought tickets and almost walk out without my change and they stop me. Overall people are more honest than dishonest. MarkP
Nov 8, 2010, 10:31 am - markp1950 - Lottery Discussion Forum

what do you do
about dishonest clerks? I bought some lotto tickets the other night and in florida they were having a promotion if you hear the jingle you could win a ticket or instant cash or a voucher. Well I barely heard the jingle and wasn't sure until later my dad said he won a ticket in the same store and barely heard the jingle his self. well now is to late but what to do with dishonest clerks that don't want to give you your tickets? I had this happen before when I didn't know about a promotion and the
Jan 2, 2006, 9:37 pm - arleneinflorida - Lottery Discussion Forum

Undercover Kentucky Lottery investigation snares three store employees trying to steal prizesReply
Arizona lottery terminals used to play a jingle We're in the money when clerks scanned a winning ticket for you. This prevented the type of fraud that occurred in Kentucky. Sadly, the terminals were reprogrammed and no longer play the jingle, thus enabling thievery by dishonest clerks.
Mar 1, 2019, 5:52 pm - EdG1955 - Lottery News

Former NBA player credits homeless man's good will for $300,000 lottery prizeReply
I agree, and after all the stories we hear about dishonest clerks trying to rip off hapless players, it's nice to hear about an honest one who goes the extra mile for a loyal customer.
May 19, 2020, 7:05 pm - cottoneyedjoe - Lottery News

The PA Lottery Ripped Me Off !Reply
Well I posted this for lottery players in PA but after reading the posts from other players in other states ... this could be a common problem with lottery terminals everywhere ... maybe not exactly like what happen to me but there does seem to be problems ... both with machines and dishonest clerks. ...
Jun 2, 2015, 4:54 pm - Crazy Wombat - Lottery Discussion Forum

Do any of you buy your tickets online?Reply
Considering all the stories we see about dishonest clerks, it's not a good idea buying tickets online from any source but an official state lottery. Trying to claim your jackpot winnings might turn into a nightmare.
May 9, 2013, 9:39 am - Stack47 - Lottery Discussion Forum