4th clerk arrested in Florida Lottery sting

Comment #50

noise-gate — Tue, 16 May 2017 14:38:45 GMT

As Rocket would say Oh Yeah.

Comment #49

Stack47 — Tue, 16 May 2017 05:32:38 GMT

Are you talking about the shovel your fictional pirate uses to bury your imaginary jackpot winnings

Comment #48

Ketiabell — Mon, 15 May 2017 18:18:02 GMT

This is ridiculous. People need to start using the self scanner. I would save so much time. You can't rust these clerks

Comment #47

noise-gate — Mon, 15 May 2017 15:39:50 GMT

l can see that you still hanging onto that shovel.

Comment #46

Stack47 — Mon, 15 May 2017 06:15:34 GMT

Lot of minorities involved in those frauds for some reason.

Some of the fraudulent clerks probably blame it on ignorance of the process or the language barrier. The way things are going in 50 years the Patel clan will not be in the minority.

On the other side of of the coin, I know of four stores within 10 miles that are owned and operated by Asians or Middle Easterners, but never heard any of them accused of lottery fraud.

Comment #45

Stack47 — Mon, 15 May 2017 05:48:47 GMT

You're really missing the point.

It's a fact many of the news stories about lottery scams mention a member of the Patel clan so it's hardly racism when someone comments on it. When Millions said Another Patel arrested? Lot of minorities involved in those frauds for some reason. you said It's a family tradition and something about a fictional pirate.

I don't know if someone living in Norway knows that many convenient stores in the U.S. are owned and/or operated by minorities , but someone l... [ More ]

Comment #44

gregs241 — Mon, 15 May 2017 03:15:59 GMT

I just happened to be surfing comments now. I think your last line : Advice....... is GREAT! thankyou

Comment #43

MillionsWanted — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:50:59 GMT

Not racist at all. Just taking a notice of yet another Patel caught in Lottery fraud. Do I say every Patel is crooked? No.

Just do a search for Patel here on LP covering all of history, and you will see it pops up a lot.

Comment #42

American Indian — Sun, 14 May 2017 17:46:00 GMT

I always check my tickets online thats how I knew how much I won. My son takes them to the store an cashes them In for me an believed what the clerk said instead on me, my son thought I looked at It wrong, guess he's like everyone else an thinks because I'm In a Wheelchair that my BRAIN doesn't work because my legs don't

Comment #41

American Indian — Sun, 14 May 2017 17:16:40 GMT

Many of you know how I always stuck up for the store clerk's because of the way I always trained mine, If It was a non winner we offered It back to the customer If they didn't want we ripped It up and threw It Into the trash In front of the customer, no questions or doubt that way!

I have since been ripped off about 2wks ago for $25. ON 1 TICKET $50. on another, by the clerk then by the owner of the store! They were not Scratch off tickets! These were stores that we always go to, YES I WANTED... [ More ]

Comment #40

zephbe — Sun, 14 May 2017 09:32:07 GMT

Report the store to SCEL and let them investigate. If they did that to one person they are dong it others.

Comment #39

GaInVa — Sun, 14 May 2017 06:47:13 GMT

I bet Mr. PATEL has never paid a dime of federal income taxes. Sooner or later your sins will catch up to you one way or another. They've just caught up to Mr. PATEL. Divine Providence has put the hammer down on this one. Justice is served.

Comment #38

noise-gate — Sun, 14 May 2017 01:12:57 GMT

What the heck are you going on about Stack? My mention of the impressive mugshot is an opinion, mine and mine only.

Chew on this: When LP reported on the $2 million Hoosier lottery scam it involved a female named Ashlee Parsley who just so happens to be White. I made a comment on her as well, saying that she is going to look great in an orange jumpsuit. I did not see you respond to my post back then, and l wonder why? You don't like my opinions,don't respond to them, just turn away. You have... [ More ]

Comment #37

Stack47 — Sun, 14 May 2017 00:05:34 GMT

Greatmaltz never mentioned Millions or Norway in their post. Only you know why you mentioned Patels in Norway and commented on Kamlawatie Persaud's impressive mugshot and why you're now saying I am not a bigot . If you had a beef with Millions, why didn't you simply reply to their post?

To get back on topic, lots of state lotteries test their retailers and find dishonest clerks and store owners. I try to avoid cashing tickets at stores that hide their lottery monitor that show if or not a tic... [ More ]

Comment #36

Stack47 — Sat, 13 May 2017 22:39:55 GMT

What is so difficult to understand Noise replied to Greatmaltz' post and GM shows Connecticut?

I do believe that not all Patels are crooked, maybe some are, and some of all races are crooked.

Have any comments about all the people named Manson, Dahmer, Capone, Gacy, Dillinger, Ray, or Oswald too

Comment #35

mypiemaster — Sat, 13 May 2017 20:17:12 GMT

I kind of laugh whenever I see stories about Nigerian Lottery Scam. I'm pretty sure those Nigerians are not laughing whenever they see those stories. The funny part is that some of those scams, originate from the Islands, Russia and even here in the United States, but all those Nigerians get shoved under the bus, even the ones that have never seen a computer before. SAD.

Comment #34

mypiemaster — Sat, 13 May 2017 19:48:11 GMT

STEREOTYPE ........we are all guilty of stereotyping, at one point or another. Some of us manage to outgrow it and some of us just can't give it up. Any way you look at it, it's still a terrible thing.

Comment #33

noise-gate — Sat, 13 May 2017 16:22:45 GMT

Gee Stack- what was that all about?

First off: Greatmaltz highlighted the response of Millionswanted, who it states lives in Norway. You were focused on Maltz's residence State, l was not.It would seem that the point went over your head. More importantly, l am not a bigot, someone saying so,does not make it true.

Second off:This situation is no different than someone being contacted through email by a Nigerian lottery Scam- does that make all Nigerians crooks? Short answer: No! It just so... [ More ]

Comment #32

HaveABall — Sat, 13 May 2017 16:10:07 GMT

Perhaps it is easier to steal from people that don't look too similar to self.

Comment #31

rcbbuckeye — Sat, 13 May 2017 13:25:06 GMT

Hey noise, stack is always twisting things around. It's not hard to follow that millionswanted is in Norway, and you were referring to that.

I do believe that not all Patels are crooked, maybe some are, and some of all races are crooked.

As far as being cheated. Well, it's a simple matter to check the state lottery's website where a person bought the ticket and check the numbers before even going into the store to cash it. I know exactly what my winning tix are worth before I ever walk int... [ More ]

Comment #30

Stack47 — Sat, 13 May 2017 07:51:59 GMT

Another member called you a bigot, you thought they lived in Norway, I corrected your geography mistake, and then you decide to prove to me and whomever else reads your reply the member from Connecticut was correct.

BTW, if you look under members' avatars, you might see a city and state, a state, or a country.

Comment #29

grwurston — Sat, 13 May 2017 04:30:55 GMT

Unless it's a scratch off, I am amazed how so many people get ripped off like this. You can check your numbers in your local newspaper, there is a phone number on the back of the ticket you can call, or you can just Google winning lottery numbers.

I would not trust a store clerk after hearing all these stories. No offense meant to all the honest clerks, but you never know what someone elses financial situation is like.

Don't take a chance. Check you own tickets

Comment #28

HAMMY WAMMY — Sat, 13 May 2017 04:02:05 GMT

I use the Idaho lottery app to scan my tickets and it tells you the amount won. Idaho also has the self scanners in the gas station but they do not tell you the amount won. I like the self scanners in CA that tell you how much you've won. I think every state should offer an app to check tickets :]

Good luck everyone

Comment #27

noise-gate — Sat, 13 May 2017 03:29:31 GMT

Whom l trust implicitly?

Implicity: Completely, Totally, Unconditionally...Wow Groppo.

Comment #26

TheGameGrl — Sat, 13 May 2017 03:21:27 GMT

Two rules of thumb:

Always retain your non winning tickets. They make for tax write off sometimes! Also good for tabulating how much you spend in a year's time on gaming.

Rule 2: request the print out ...Of winner or this is not a winning ticket . Most machines allow for these print outs. If a clerk tells you that it's not an option..Contact your lottery headquarters. With the store #,location.

I'm surprised that someone didn't chime in that maybe it's just a case of re training... [ More ]

Comment #25

parkerdog48 — Sat, 13 May 2017 02:53:46 GMT

here in MO when they scan your ticket to check it if you won even $1 it plays music so they can not tell you that you didnt win

Comment #24

Groppo — Sat, 13 May 2017 01:24:35 GMT

.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD FOR PEOPLE TO BEWARE, and check their stuff.

NOT JUST FOR US HERE IN LP.

I am appalled by the news. This should not happen anywhere. I hate to read about this stuff. It seems to happen mostly in Fla., Illinois, Pa. Not sure, otherwise.

Why is it even allowed to happen?

I'm grateful, I've yet to be hit like that.

When/If/Until I hit something significant, I'm just going to use my usual store, with the Asian clerks, whom I trust implicitly.

OH, the... [ More ]

Comment #23

noise-gate — Sat, 13 May 2017 01:18:40 GMT

Well Stack if that be so, then perhaps the Patels in Conn are in the minority. I don't go sniffing around to figure out where members are truly from. If l am not mistaken one of the rules for being a member here is to be truthful about where you reside.Last time checked, Conn does not border Norway.

Comment #22

Stack47 — Sat, 13 May 2017 00:19:04 GMT

GM's profile shows Connecticut.

Comment #21

KY Floyd — Fri, 12 May 2017 22:59:28 GMT

The reason is simple and obvious, but still too difficult for the average bigot to figure out.

Comment #20

Eighty0uts778 — Fri, 12 May 2017 22:15:37 GMT

Texas has a app that you can download for your phone .You can scan the ticket with your app to find out what you won, I would still double check on the lottery websight. You can check it out at the bottom of the Texas lottery websight

Comment #19

Artist77 — Fri, 12 May 2017 21:23:22 GMT

Most of the times, the scanner simply says winner with no amount...in my area. So I look it up before hand.

Comment #18

sdupree01 — Fri, 12 May 2017 20:22:21 GMT

There's many people that probably do this. Just double check your tickets and go to a place like a large supermarket chain to cash in. Obviously he was a suspect.

Comment #17

rustysmom — Fri, 12 May 2017 19:48:37 GMT

I don't know about Florida, but Ohio machines can be adjusted, some are very loud,some you can hardly here,probably sound could be turned off all together.

Comment #16

noise-gate — Fri, 12 May 2017 17:43:00 GMT

GM- Perhaps there are Patels doing the same thing in Norway, where they possibly are a minority.

Say what you will: That's one impressive mug shot. It's the look of shock co mingled with this must be a weird dream, l know l will snap out of it any minute now.

Comment #15

BevsPicks — Fri, 12 May 2017 17:13:01 GMT

AGREED

Comment #14

MaximumMillions — Fri, 12 May 2017 17:12:39 GMT

When I used to buy paper tickets instead of online I would check them myself with the numbers online and if I handed over a ticket I would always ask for it back.

Too many shady people. Once when I bought a ticket I saw a woman hand a clerk a ticket, he said no winner, tossed it untorn, the woman left and the clerk picket it out ouf the trash and scanned it again. Not with me! I want my money

Comment #13

Greatmaltz — Fri, 12 May 2017 17:11:27 GMT

I believe in free speech but dayum! That was one of the most racist comments I have ever seen on Lp.

Thank Goodness that we all know that Todd does not condone such nonsene so I will stay as a member, but shame on you! There is no way for you to know if Patel is a minority. Even if he is, so what? There are more non-minorities doing crimes everyday but are not blessed to find a jail cell as a home because of white privilege .

I am offended and I'm sure many others are also..... White, B... [ More ]

Comment #12

faith117 — Fri, 12 May 2017 16:34:53 GMT

South Carolina need to!!! I was talking to a man a few months ago at the gas station. He was telling me he just cashed a ticket for $400. He told me he saw the same number more than 1X and he had a multiplier. This person go to the same store everyday because he don't know how to bubble in the tickets. I personally know this person so I know his situation and the owner of the store know what he can and can't do. My point is this man I believe actually hit for $1000 not $400. He told me the owner... [ More ]

Comment #11

Bleudog101 — Fri, 12 May 2017 16:21:50 GMT

What a mug shot!

ICE might be looking @ her, seems like they are on a rampage lately.

I thought for a quick second no Patel's...but was wrong.

Always scan my own tickets, IMO Indiana has the worst self scanners ever. Just bought my winning PB and or MM tickets there since we've had two back to back winning tickets in Kentucky.

Have a great weekend fellow LP members

Comment #10

faith117 — Fri, 12 May 2017 16:14:28 GMT

Comment #9

amber123 — Fri, 12 May 2017 15:43:43 GMT

I'm guessing these tickets had to be scratch-offs because when a lottery ticket is found a winner, a little Tada jingle can be heard from the machine indicating a winner. I know his because I used to live in Floriduh.

Comment #8

uprrman — Fri, 12 May 2017 15:36:31 GMT

i use them all the time

Comment #7

noise-gate — Fri, 12 May 2017 15:26:02 GMT

It's a family tradition. It's very much like being a pirate. Jack Sparrow became one because Teague his Father was.

* Your winning ticket is a losing one,but why don't you hand it to me, l can dispose of it in this garbage container right here. No worries.

Comment #6

MillionsWanted — Fri, 12 May 2017 14:47:54 GMT

Another Patel arrested? Lot of minorities involved in those frauds for some reason.

Comment #5

konane — Fri, 12 May 2017 14:04:19 GMT

Georgia has self-scanners. Georgia Lottery also has a phone app with scanner to check tickets available for download at https://www.galottery.com/en-us/home.html.

It would be great if all states had apps like that.

Comment #4

rustysmom — Fri, 12 May 2017 13:51:25 GMT

Yes, Ohio has them too. and I use them too, and am surprised by how many people I see still hand their ticket to clerk to check. when I mention the self scanner, I've been told, they don't trust the scanners.

Comment #3

Sarge0202 — Fri, 12 May 2017 13:40:02 GMT

Here in Illinois, all our ticket sellers have their own scanning machines near the register for customers. I scan EVERY scratcher or jackpot ticket before I had it to the clerk. I ended up finding some winning scratcher I thought were losers and others with a bigger prize then I thought.

The scanners were put there for exactly the same reason as this article.

Comment #2

rustysmom — Fri, 12 May 2017 13:10:48 GMT

All states with lottery should be doing this.

Comment #1

JoeBigLotto — Fri, 12 May 2017 12:43:50 GMT

OMG i knew it Mr Patel is arrested too WOW

4th clerk arrested in Florida Lottery sting

Lottery Post — Fri, 12 May 2017 12:25:37 GMT

Florida officials have arrested a fourth person locally in its ongoing crackdown on store owners and employees who cheat customers out of lottery winnings.

Kamlawatie Persaud, 60, a clerk at Dave's Mini Mart at 10859 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, was arrested Wednesday.

According to an investigator at the Florida Lottery Division of Security, the official went to the convenience store posing as a customer with a winning ticket valued at $599 and gave it to the clerk to scan. Persaud checked the... [ More ]