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Kentucky woman charged with 76 counts for theft of over $123,000, including lottery ticketsNews Story
Woman accused of participating in syndicate that committed crimes over the span of four months By Kate Northrop A Kentucky woman faces 76 counts in connection with theft of over $123,000 in merchandise, consisting of Kentucky Lottery tickets and other stolen goods. Louisville Metro police (LMPD) charged Telnesha Antnetta Brown, 18, of Louisville, with 76 counts related to theft of over $123,000 in merchandise, including lottery tickets. She received 37 individual counts each of c
Aug 28, 2023, 2:42 pm - Todd - Lottery News

UK couple battle over £1 million lottery prizeReply
* Michael blew it. A friend of Charlotte told him to leave the house he takes the ticket with him, a ticket he didn't pay for. That's theft Mikey, and you wonder why you lost!
Feb 23, 2024, 11:53 am - noise-gate - Lottery News

California couple face felony charges for stealing $135 worth of Iowa Lottery ticketsReply
Basically like that. The packs have control numbers, the lottery knows exactly which stores have which packs. When the store alerts the lottery to the theft, the lottery invalidates or flags all the scratchers from those packs.
Jan 11, 2024, 7:00 pm - cottoneyedjoe - Lottery News

Hoosier Lottery Commission votes to approve $50,000 prize claim to winner whose ticket was ripped upReply
I've never seen a retailer print on a winning ticket before that would be an expensive printer and time consuming. The Bar Code on the back is for Lottery and Retailer use only not for the consumer, so you could have a picture on your phone and scan it and the cashier would be apart of the theft. Black out works but it's too messy just cover with a thumb or fold the bar code out of view.
Dec 4, 2023, 11:58 am - Onelast8 - Lottery News

Six gang members arrested for stealing $50,000 worth of lottery tickets in two statesNews Story
Massachusetts and New Hampshire law enforcement targets Operation Smash Cash By Kate Northrop Six Massachusetts individuals were arrested and indicted on multiple felony charges following an organized scheme to steal $50,000 worth of lottery tickets that spanned two states and twelve stores over the course of three months. The Essex District Attorney's Office in Massachusetts announced on Wednesday that six people were arrested in multiple cities in relation to 121 indictments to do
May 1, 2024, 1:09 pm - Todd - Lottery News

California couple face felony charges for stealing $135 worth of Iowa Lottery ticketsNews Story
Couple burglarizes lottery retailer on Christmas Day Includes video report By Kate Northrop A California couple are facing multiple felony charges each after stealing an Iowa Lottery ticket kiosk and attempting to cash $135 worth of winning tickets. Two California residents are facing felony charges as well as potential prison time and thousands in fines over just $135 worth of lottery tickets. Rather than spending it with friends, family, and loved ones, Robert Price and Sam
Jan 11, 2024, 9:12 am - Todd - Lottery News

Florida man arrested after buying $31,000 worth of lottery tickets using company credit cardReply
I doubt they will take him to court for that small amount. They could dock his pay if he still works there or get a lien on his home or future new employer salary perhaps. A lien would need a court order but it would far less visible to the general public. Most companies have theft insurance policies as well. I think he would owe taxes on that money.
Feb 9, 2024, 12:37 pm - Artist77 - Lottery News

Ohio Lottery halts some prize payouts due to Christmas Eve cybersecurity incidentReply
If you had a debit card on record with the Ohio lottery, I would lock/freeze your debit card, and get a new card number, lest you lose all the money in your bank account. Social Security numbers leaks facilitate ID theft. Concerning the hackers changing the draw picks to their numbers -- I predict the hackers would get caught if they tried to collect a prize $600. All those valid active debit card numbers are way more valuable to the thieves than collecting a lotto prize.
Dec 28, 2023, 1:35 pm - Wavepack - Lottery News

Massachusetts store clerk indicted after stealing lottery ticket worth $3 million from customerReply
I just read the official rules for Florida Fantasy5, Florida Lotto, and Florida's Jackpot Triple Play. None of those three documents contain the words bearer instrument . Nor does The Florida Lottery recommend signing the back of the ticket in the official rules. That's printed on the back of the ticket. Signing a ticket is the best and only way to protect yourself from loss or theft of your ticket. If you signed your ticket, lost it, reported to the lottery that you lost it and won a large
May 21, 2023, 8:43 am - GiveFive - Lottery News

Florida couple arrested for attempting to cash lottery ticket taped together to look like $1M winnerNews Story
Million-dollar dreams ripped up when crudely fashioned ticket doesn't pass the test By Kate Northrop A Florida couple was arrested after they attempted to cash in a scratch-off lottery ticket that they had crudely taped together to look like it had won a $1 million prize. A Florida couple was arrested and now faces multiple felony charges after presenting a torn-up and retaped lottery ticket made to look like a $1 million winner to the Florida Lottery. Kira Enders, 36, and her bo
Apr 23, 2024, 6:52 am - Todd - Lottery News