Why it is important to remain anonymous...

Reply #21

EdG1955 — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 23:13:36 GMT

You're assuming that criminals think logically. Do you remember the winner in Georgia that was killed when 3 guys broke into his house? Were they thinking he had a mattress stuffed with cash in his bedroom? How about Abraham Shakespeare, robbed and murdered by his girlfirend? Jeffrey Dampier, murdered by his sister-in-law? And while not connected to the lottery, here's a case in England where a lawyer's wife and child were kidnapped over a 5,000 unpaid bill for carpentry work.

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Reply #20

Teddi — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 06:02:34 GMT

Look, I'm a big believer in anonymity. There is no credible reason not to have the option of anonymity other than it gives the lotteries a lot of free publicity and exposure. Requiring a winner to get outed is an unnecessary stressor and does cause a lot of preventable issues for winners.

Even so, I play because I consider the publicity to be a minor tradeoff for the wealth. I play because I really believe I will not make the same asinine, puerile mistakes past winners have made. I believe t... [ More ]

Reply #19

garyo1954 — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 01:26:42 GMT

Definitely among the top ten DUMBEST criminals on the planet if he kidnaps a lawyer and puts a gun to his head.

Let's see Kidnapping plus attempted murder, (or murder if he does away with that lawyer).

Now think about this, your lawyer dies and some stranger pops up asking for money. Hello, Mr. Detective sir. I might have a suspect in the murder of that attorney.

And if he lets the lawyer walk, the lawyer goes to the cops. And maybe comes to you so you can do whatever necessary to pro... [ More ]

Reply #18

helpmewin — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:57:43 GMT

Maybe if you Win BIG you can just get someone you know to Claim it for you.

Reply #17

EdG1955 — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 00:09:29 GMT

Trying to remain anonymous by collecting with a trust wouldn't stop a determined person from bribing your lawyer or breaking into his office and stealing your file or kidnapping him and putting a gun to his head. Would your lawyer give his life to protect your anonymity

Reply #16

LiveInGreenBay — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 22:22:45 GMT

Worry about winning first. Personally, I wouldn't care if people knew I won. I know how to say no. LOL

Reply #15

Funtimz — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 17:22:14 GMT

Important but not always possible.

Reply #14

MartinaH — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:04:24 GMT

I am a big fan of the powerball and megamilion lotteries and I love playing online since these lotteries are not available in my country. I have won only small prizes in the past but the day I win the jackpot I would prefer to remain anonymous to avoid unnecessary problems. Of course, my family, friends and lawyers would know but unknown to the world since I ve read news on lottery winners would ve gone broke few years later after big win due to bad planning. I would not like my private life to

Reply #13

KY Floyd — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 20:16:03 GMT

I realized that they all have one thing in common.

The people you actually named all have another thing in common. They were all their own worst enemies.

Look at all of the professional athletes, movie stars, and other multimillionaires ...

Unlike lottery winners those people don't always become rich overnight, though that is becoming more common for previously unsigned athletes. That and the good chance that they're getting good advice usually makes it easier to deal with the proble... [ More ]

Reply #12

noise-gate — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:31:04 GMT

Remaining anonymous has greater benefits: You need not fear that undesirables will target you or your family. You could possibly avoid mayhem or murder. You also have the right to choose which charities you wish to support without having questionable ones beating down your door or strong arming you to fork it over.. .so to speak.

As always : an opinion.

Reply #11

zephbe — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 23:54:16 GMT

I agree. A lottery win should be a good thing not a dreadful thing. Why try to win if you are afraid to enjoy it when you do

Reply #10

Artist77 — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 23:36:45 GMT

That does not matter. Her insurance company would likely settle these nuisance lawsuits for less than $50,000. She could not clean up unless she showed the suits were brought with reckless regard to the truth. A tough standard to meet. Her insurance company would not pay for a counter suit.

Reply #9

Shelby Mustang — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 23:12:56 GMT

Lol she's a pharmacist!! There's literally a well documented paper trail for what she does. I'd like to see someone try a malpractice suit against her. She could counter sue and clean up nicely

Reply #8

TheMeatman2005 — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 12:46:33 GMT

Although most states do not allow you to remain anonymous, some states do allow the winner to claim in the name of a trust.

Doing this allows the winner to basically remain anonymous.

If (and when) you win, take your time and contact legal and financial counseling.

Reply #7

Coin Toss — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 04:04:22 GMT

Im 2006 an Illinois female pharmacist won a Mega Millions jackpot and appeared at the press conference in disguise. She told the lottery commission that since she was a pharmacist publicity about her winning a jackpot - if she was recognized- would just trigger a slew of frivolous malpractice suits.

https://www.lotterypost.com/news/172231

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James78,

Do a search here on LP for Abraham Shakespeare and then see how you feel about it being unimportant

Reply #6

GatorShea — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 02:54:52 GMT

How are you going to remain anonymous to people around you, family members and friends, while suddenly buying a new car and a much better house? Are you just going to pretend that you have been saving a couple of dollars a month from your 30,000 a year job and you are now ready to improve your life? What would be the point of even winning if you don't do a few small things to improve your lifestyle? I am not the type to go out and buy a mansion but you can bet your butt that we would be living i... [ More ]

Reply #5

ArizonaDream — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 01:26:19 GMT

I agree that staying anonymous is desirable, but I can't figure out if it's really possible in Illinois.

I may have to settle for disappearing afterwards, name change, buy house in gated community through a trust or llc.

Reply #4

James78 — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:39:05 GMT

The examples I gave was address the issues of anonymity, not their ability to obtain financial advice. I'm just saying that many high-profile, visible, and wealthy people can't be anonymous even if they wanted to, but don't seem too bothered by it.

Don't get me wrong--if I win a big jackpot, I would prefer to claim anonymously (but that's not possible in California) and would want as few people to know about it as possible. But I won't be changing my name, wearing disguises, live like a rich... [ More ]

Reply #3

rundown99 — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:11:28 GMT

Most of those professional athletes have sports agents who can refer them to reputable financial advisors and lawyers. The movie stars probably have connections with Hollywood agents who can set them up with financial professionals. Not to mention, those professional athletes and movie stars make millions of dollars annually for several years. So if those athletes or movie stars mess up one year, they have another check coming and move on. Although, there are some professional athletes who will

Reply #2

James78 — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 21:27:44 GMT

I don't think it's necessary to take extremes to be anonymous. Look at all of the professional athletes, movie stars, and other multimillionaires that have their names, faces, and residences plastered all over the news... rarely do other people do very bad things to them. They are more likely to go bankrupt on bad investments, drugs, or do self-destructive behavior than other people stalking them or doing bad things to them.

Just use common sense, don't do anything risky or stupid, and enjoy... [ More ]

Reply #1

Shelby Mustang — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 20:17:59 GMT

Lol if I win I don't care who finds out I'm looking forward to my lottery headquarters press conference. My take on it is this...if you didn't know me yesterday you don't know me today. If you didn't have my number and called me on a regular basis don't call me now. If you approach me with your hand out I'm going to tell you to put it back in your own pocket where it belongs. I REFUSE to let anyone steal my joy or my money

Why it is important to remain anonymous...

rundown99 — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 20:06:29 GMT

I know many of you have read my messages on Lottery Post over the years. I have always stated how much I would want to remain anonymous. I believe that I have been a member of Lottery Post since 2002. I have read stories of lottery winners for years. Many lottery winners end up broke in 5 years. I read the stories of Jack Whittaker, David Lee Edwards, William Bud Post, Marie Holmes, Cynthia Stafford, and other jackpot winners. I realized that they all have one thing in common. They went public a... [ More ]