New Jersey man sentenced to nearly three years in prison for running lottery scheme

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PrisonerSix — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:05:43 GMT

There are videos about lottery scams on YouTube.

The way these are usually done is someone is contacted and told they won a lottery or other contest but to get the prize taxes and fees need to be paid in advance.

Many pay because they think they are getting a big prize which of course never materializes. Sometimes even after getting paid, the scammer will ask for more money and will get it because the victim thinks they will get a big prize. It often doesn't end until the victim wises u... [ More ]

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jukbati — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 23:40:55 GMT

the stupid people what make then believe that they win if they did not play or if they play the wining number is posted every were

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PrisonerSix — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:42:30 GMT

I wonder if he was the mastermind of the scheme or a mule taking the fall for a scammer outside of the country.

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Bleudog101 — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:16:56 GMT

I always wonder what happens if the perp doesn't/unable to pay restitution? Too bad that wasn't required first somehow PRIOR to sentencing. No repay=longer prison sentence IMHO.

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ErikB14 — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:27:04 GMT

We need more information on how he committed fraud' for us to prevent future scammers like this man.

New Jersey man sentenced to nearly three years in prison for running lottery scheme

Lottery Post — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:00:22 GMT

Your reminder to be on the lookout for fake lottery scams

By Kate Northrop

Earlier this month, a New Jersey man was sentenced to 33 months in prison for conducting a mail fraud scheme that fooled victims into believing they won the lottery.

The U.S. Attorney's Office announced that a New Jersey man was handed a 33-month prison sentence for illegally laundering the proceeds of a mail fraud scheme by way of advertising a false lottery to victims.

In August 2023, Pablo Estrada, 27,... [ More ]