Number of lottery scams soars

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LckyLary — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 14:24:18 GMT

1. They need a movie called Jackass 3 starring anybody who still falls for this after all we've heard about it.

2. There should be an address to forward mail to, any such letters you receive so that authorities can trace it to the people sending them. Or, a fraud drop box at the Post Office to drop in anything you get that you are concerned about.

3. Anyone running such a scam should be given triple life without parole.

4. For fun try goofing on them, if you get one send them some M... [ More ]

Number of lottery scams soars

Lottery Post — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:00:03 GMT

Con artists broaden focus beyond elderly

Charles Kane found $4 million in his northwest Charlotte mailbox Monday.

The retired salesman plucked three letters promising big lottery winnings in exchange for processing fees from $5 to $25. He's received almost two dozen such letters since August; recently he broke down and sent a total of $50 to three places.

I had a couple of bucks in the bank and thought, 'What do I have to lose?' Kane said. Then I thought, 'What the hell am I doing... [ More ]