Lottery scam victim lost life savings

Comment #54

oknazevad — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:48:53 GMT

I too have a hard time believing this story. This itself might be the actual scam. Think about it: poor me, I was just trying to show Christian charity, and lost $32,000 . Suddenly a fund is set up to replace the money through small donations. And that's where this guy scams other people out of their money; the guys who supposedly scammed this victim are in in it as well and get a cut. Either this guy is so f-ing stupid that he deserves this fate, or he's scamming others. The skeptic in me says... [ More ]

Comment #53

sanman$ — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:59:48 GMT

Is this guy Forrest Gump

Comment #52

Get paid — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 15:31:26 GMT

Unbelievable people are still falling for the okie dok.The oldest scam in the books.

Comment #51

RedStang — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 14:23:56 GMT

He's lucky it wasn't me. I would said sure get in then drove him straight to the INS building.

Comment #50

Bleudog101 — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 13:12:47 GMT

I highly recommend not opening up any suspicious emails.

1) They are probably phishing.

2) Most likely they contain viruses.

3) LP lottery players are too smart to fall for these schemes.

Still waiting for the scam lottery phone call. Had a blast with the IRS one.

Comment #49

Teddi — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 11:39:43 GMT

Fine. Let's say the panhandler said to you I promise that when I get back on my feet, I'll pay you back . NOW it's pretty much the same thing. If he doesn't give you that money back after landing a job, are you a victim? If I considered myself a victim for every time I've loaned money to family/friends and never got it back, I'd be a perpetual victim. I'm not calling the cops or suing. I just don't give money to that person ever again. Nor do I ever give what I can't afford to lose. The way I se... [ More ]

Comment #48

Erzulieredeyes — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 03:05:03 GMT

100% agree

Comment #47

Winning K — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 02:48:20 GMT

Wow, first this crime was not sexual, it was totally for money. Yes the con found the perfect con-E who's greedy butt left the store and seemingly his ride to get in a car with two strangers to take them to his home to give them $32,000 of his money, in return they would give him $8,000 for the use of his money. As others have said he's lucky to be alive and he have Boo Boo the fool stamped all over him.

We lottery players use our hard earned money to buy our tickets, we know what the payout... [ More ]

Comment #46

JeetKuneDoLotto — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 01:53:26 GMT

This victim is quite lucky. He could have been raped, then murdered AND also have his life savings taken.

Unlike most of the heartless people here on this thread, I do have some empathy for this man. You all say he is greedy, but you all play the lottery because you are all greedy too.

If only somewhere in the bible, it warned about the dangers of men (and women) who speak with forked tongues, dark souls and cold black hearts.

Comment #45

Stack47 — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:53:20 GMT

Of course it's a scam, but not everyone knows that MM does not hold annual E-mail address drawings . It only takes one out of 10,000 to believe it's real regardless of all the obvious red flags found throughout the email.

I won't be contacting their coordinator for details on how to collect my $1 million nor will I blame the scammers when the real blame is on the people selling the list of email addresses. This article is about a different type of scam, but the common denominator is still the... [ More ]

Comment #44

noise-gate — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:41:03 GMT

The scammers know where he lives that he had a stash of money at his home because this Greedy Idiot told them so.Mr Shakespeare had the mental capacity of a child, l have no idea about this guy but he sure is not the brightest crayon in the box. You right, he could have ended up dead or tortured into telling them where the rest of his stash was . Can you imagine telling these guys to take a seat in the living room while he goes into the bedroom and gets the cash? They probably did a mental inven... [ More ]

Comment #43

realtorjim — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:18:03 GMT

Good approach, or how about Yes I do have $40,000 from an inheritance but it is tied up with the attorney. I need $7,999 to pay the attorney fees so I can get the money released. If we take the money we have, the $8,000, it's just enough for me to wire to the attorney and then I'll be able to give the full amount. How does that sound? .

Comment #42

Bleudog101 — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:00:28 GMT

What concerns me now is the scammer(s) now where he lives and that he had a wad of cash in the house. would not be surprised if they return demanding more. He may end up in concrete like that other Florida lottery winner did...scary.

Comment #41

mypiemaster — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 19:19:42 GMT

I have been wondering, how long it will take, before a forward thinking criminally inclined individual, will exploit this phenomenon of undocumented immigrants with winning lottery ticket{s} looking for somebody to help{exploit} them cash the winning ticket{s} . First and foremost, this moron is not a true christian. He saw an opportunity to exploit somebody that had no papers, don't speak english and most likely in his mind gullible and afraid of being deported. His greed propelled him to risk... [ More ]

Comment #40

zephbe — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 18:06:53 GMT

the man approached the victim, saying he had a winning lottery ticket and needed $40,000 to collect the total winnings. That's when I would have gone the other way muttering scam, scam, scam as I got away from him.

Comment #39

eddison341 — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 17:02:56 GMT

WOW

Comment #38

phillylucky1 — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 16:52:14 GMT

sorry ... but usally i feel bad for people who get victimized but this guy was just a flat out idiot , so much so im having a hard time even believing itactually happened

Comment #37

Winning K — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 08:54:47 GMT

Look, if I didn't buy a ticket, then it's a scam. How would these people get your Email to put it in a lottery? Look up at the address box in your email, does it say BCC, then that tells me there are unknown number of people getting this same email saying you won a 100 million dollars. Use that brain of your to save yourself. Mega Million start at 15 million dollars I think, it sure ain't 1 million. Any scammer getting my hard earned money will have to pry it out of my cold dead hand.... [ More ]

Comment #36

Winning K — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 08:35:36 GMT

I just can't find it in my heart to feel sorry for this guy, he wasn't doing this out of the goodness of his heart, he did this because he was greedy. Had he been told the con wanted to borrow his $32,000 and he would return it ( $32,000 ) after he cashed his ticket, would he have been so helpful, no.

It was I'll give you $8,000 in the time it takes for con to cash his lottery in. Fast $8,000. Well now you know, you can't get something for nothing. How many years did it take you to save $32,0... [ More ]

Comment #35

Epistrophy — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 05:05:49 GMT

Should they be stoned for their mistake?

Hell, if that's the kind of weed available, I'll have what he's having.

But seriously, Teddi stated it well - just by bringing these two thieves to his house was a potentially fatal mistake. He's lucky that they only took his money. And, yeah, what's with the 32G sitting around in the change jar at the house?

As Bugs Bunny would say, What an ultra maroon.

But you are also correct in stating that he is still a victim nonetheless. But he's sti... [ More ]

Comment #34

Stack47 — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 04:26:24 GMT

I suppose it's easier when speaking with scammers, but some of the emails look real, especially to the more gullible players.

Congratulations

This is to inform you that your E-mail address has been selected as one of our annual online Mega Millions Lottery winner.

Our regional Representative are pleased to inform you of the result of our annual Electronic Email Address ballot system of Mega Millions International Lottery Promotion held in Asia 2015

Winner RefNo: Mega2015RBAASIA... [ More ]

Comment #33

grwurston — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 03:54:43 GMT

You gave your life savings to a perfect stranger you just met earlier that day. What in the world were you thinking

Comment #32

jarasan — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 01:35:25 GMT

This scam is at least 2000 years old.

Comment #31

realtorjim — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 01:00:19 GMT

Would I give money to this person because he was duped. No. Did he make a huge misjudgement/mistake. Yes. You mention morality, which involves society values. I can't believe members of our LP family are so quick to malign someone because they did something that many find stupid , though I prefer the term lacking common sense. I agree with acting responsible and one accepting they erred in judgement, even if greed was a motive, but should they be stoned for their mistake

Comment #30

rgse90 — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 00:49:54 GMT

I cannot feel sorry anymore for stupidity. If you are too stupid and too greedy to see your way past people than i do not know what to say anymore. There has been enough news reports, enough said on tv shows and newspapers, enough said on shows like 60 minutes, 20/20 and dateline, it has been reported on Dr. Phil, Oprah and Phil Donahue and Merv Griffith, it has been on all local news stations and radio stations and unless you live under a rock or in a card board box you are too stupid to be ali... [ More ]

Comment #29

realtorjim — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 00:48:22 GMT

As I stated, common sense was lacking but he IS still a victim, even though some may say greedy, who knows, but a victim none the less. Yes he may have been thinking of the money he thought he was going to capitalize on but how in the world does this dismiss the victim aspect. The panhandler scenario is not a comparative analogy. By giving $5 to a panhandler there is no expectation of the money being returned. Thus, completely irrelevant to a victim status.

Comment #28

TheGameGrl — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 00:44:08 GMT

yes less then versed ppl use the victim blaming stance. Those who cannot comprehend- blame.

I tend to see this as a scam and it hit its target. Bernie Madof carried out his with wealthy people. Guess it goes to show that money buys neither wisdom or intelligence. That you'll find thru life and experiences...

Comment #27

Teddi — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 00:02:03 GMT

I get that he was fooled, and I get that the police classify this as a scam, but if you add common sense into the equation, would you still consider him a victim?

If you give $5 to a panhandler and he spends it on liquor instead of food, were you scammed? There was no force or even coercion. Does his lie relegate you to the rank of victim or do give knowing full well that it may not go towards food, but you just hope that it will? I personally believe that when you opt to willingly (and glad... [ More ]

Comment #26

Erzulieredeyes — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:36:44 GMT

thank you.... finally somebody that gets it, he is truly not a victim. I like the way u worded it unsecured investment lol....

Comment #25

Teddi — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:33:22 GMT

IKR??? How could he possibly have taken these guys to his house

Comment #24

mypiemaster — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:31:35 GMT

I think this is a very lucky individual. His ass could have been killed for crying out loud.

Comment #23

Teddi — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:26:28 GMT

Let me get this straight: $32,000 is every single penny you have in the world. It's not in an insured bank account collecting interest, it's not even in a safety deposit box. It's in your house, so that tells me that you don't trust banks. But you trust a total stranger you met that day, not only to hand over your life savings, but to be at your house.

When was the last time anyone brought a total stranger back to their house (in this case, 2 total strangers) and made it clear to them that l... [ More ]

Comment #22

PrisonerSix — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:21:34 GMT

When are people going to learn if you need to pay money to claim a prize, it's a scam pure and simple.

I've read there's another scam involving altered lottery tickets that reminds me of this one. A guy claims he has a winning lottery ticket, but doesn't want to claim it himself because he's in the country illegally and doesn't want to get deported. He offers to sell the ticket at near face value, but when the purchaser goes to claim it, it's a forgery. I wonder if that was going on here t... [ More ]

Comment #21

music* — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 22:24:40 GMT

When you plan on donating do your homework. Check the legitimacy and history of the organization.

When you give then give anonymously. The receiver will not know who gave and will not track you down for more gifts.

Comment #20

Erzulieredeyes — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 21:18:55 GMT

I hate when someone calls me about donating to their charity and ask how much do I have to donate I ask them how much do they have to donate to me. Lol They usually hang up on me. I dont donate my money to phone calls. I send my money to real humans and to real organizations of my choice.

I don't want to fall victim of a telephone scam.

Comment #19

Erzulieredeyes — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 20:59:03 GMT

I don't care what Merriam's dictionary says, the dictionary used to say that marriage was between 1 man and 1 woman. Now it doesn't say that. These people are not victims they are fools look that definition up. If anything the so called victims are the scammers to me because they were willing to take advantage by taking the ticket for monetary gains. If he was such a good Christian and trusting he should have helped with the paperworks and drive him to the nearest lottery office or retailer....a... [ More ]

Comment #18

Bleudog101 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 20:40:19 GMT

You are so correct, and I hate that I can tell that some of my charities sold my phone # to other charities, particularly my animal charities. My least favorite was cancer awareness. Their phone calls were almost harassing in nature. I finally called them back and left a message that I will never donate one dime and to stop calling. Then there's this jackass from E. KY calling for some police or sheriff's fundraiser. Always calls here with the wrong name.

Comment #17

arms1970 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 19:12:26 GMT

Hi, what's your name? mr doomass.....Hi mr DUMB A

Comment #16

music* — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 18:10:58 GMT

Lottery winners understand how to use the word, NO . A powerful two letter word.

Comment #15

CARBOB — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 17:44:37 GMT

That was the correct response. Don't fall for no shyster, especially, those Charity shysters, they are the worse. I had a woman call, wanting a donation for the families of fallen police officers. I asked her, what percentage of my donation will go to the family? She replied, ten percent, slam, hung up. BTW, I have 2 brothers living in S.c. One in Lancaster, the other in Cheraw. Welcome to LP

Comment #14

travelintrucker — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 17:34:22 GMT

he had a winning lottery ticket and needed $40,000 to collect the total winnings. That rose a red flag for me. I could understand if the guy said I'm out of gas and I can't reach the lottery retailer to collect my winnings. I don't want my family to find out because their all money grubbers. Me, if a guy approached me like that. I would've wanted to fully research the winning ticket. I ran into a paraplegic the other day at a truck stop. He needed money for gas. The problem was, his legs were am... [ More ]

Comment #13

Raven62 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 17:09:09 GMT

Fraud is the most prevalent crime in America

Comment #12

noise-gate — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 16:58:21 GMT

Sad as this is: This has everything to do with GREED.The victim has no one but himself to blame for his lack of vision.

* Wow, this poor guy wins the Lottery and can't cash his ticket, well hey l am a Christian, l have cash laying around the house.. unused l know how l can come out ahead in a major way...hmm, what l will do is help this guy out by giving him my hard earned cash while l collect these Millions off him! -GREED

Comment #11

MaximumMillions — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 16:49:24 GMT

Tuff tties.

Comment #10

haymaker — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 16:43:48 GMT

What's old is new and vice-versa.

This sounds like a version of the pigeon drop scheme.

Back in the 70s I lived near 5th Olney, a shopping district in Philly.

The scammers there did something called the pigeon drop scheme

In the scheme there's always a 3rd party ( the guy w/the $8G ) willing to help but doesn't have enough,

he also appears to not know the other scammer.

This tricks the victim into thinking, that if he trusts the guy w/ the problem, w/ his money, then it m... [ More ]

Comment #9

realtorjim — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 16:25:28 GMT

Definition of a victim, per Merriam-Webster:

a person who has been attacked, injured, robbed, or killed by someone else

: a person who is cheated or fooled by someone else

: someone or something that is harmed by an unpleasant event (such as an illness or accident)

Though the term victim often is associated with the first degree of distinction, as the second statement indicates, force is not a requirement to be a victim. So, indeed they ARE victims.

I agree, common sense... [ More ]

Comment #8

Deo-nonfortuna — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 15:56:15 GMT

There's a sucker born in every minute - PT Barnum

Comment #7

Todd — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 15:53:23 GMT

If everyone was a Lottery Post reader, this would never be an issue. But alas...

Comment #6

SoleWinner21 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 15:29:48 GMT

Sweet Jesus. How can people still be this stupid, gullible, and naive in this day and age. Don't they listen to the news to know what goes on in the world

Comment #5

Erzulieredeyes — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 14:17:18 GMT

He is not a victim, he is a fool

Comment #4

Erzulieredeyes — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 14:07:43 GMT

Handing over your life savings because you thought u were helping out a Christian? Lol. Yea ok..... Where can I find these kind of generous idiots to help me out? I would love to accept someone's life savings. Anyone here feel like giving away their life savings????

Please get in touch with me asap

Comment #3

Erzulieredeyes — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 14:01:54 GMT

I wish these articles would stop calling these people victims because they're not. Victims are usually forced into doing Something they don't want to do. Nobody forced him into anything. These people had control over what they were doing when they willfully gave their $$ away. I don't know people with that kind of $ that gives it away without doing research about the person they are giving it to and usually avoid doing personal business transactions with strangers. Only time I got scammed was on... [ More ]

Comment #2

Raven62 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 13:35:50 GMT

Defrauded by a confidence man with the promise of a $8,000 windfall

Comment #1

Bleudog101 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 13:26:34 GMT

All that money laying around the house?? Wonder how old the victim is

Lottery scam victim lost life savings

Lottery Post — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 13:14:29 GMT

A Jacksonville, Florida, man said he thought he was helping another man retrieve thousands in lottery winnings, but instead that man took $32,000 of the victim's money and left.

Now I can't trust anybody. I can't trust nobody now, the victim said. This changes my way of life.

The victim, who is not being named, said he now wants to make sure no one else falls victim to the same scam he did.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released a picture of the suspect that was captured in a Home... [ More ]