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NYSlugger 777

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Jul 17, 2010, 2:18 am

I read the news a few days ago but now that these creeps still havent been caught I have decided to post the story. Form what I read a few days ago the scam artists works the scam similar to this...

The crooks walk into a store that sells lottery and asks for a large amount of scratchoff tickets to purchase. Once the Lotto clerk gets them puts them onto the counter he then distracts them by asking a question such as " Can you please get me some rubberbands" . Once the Lotto clerk has their back turned he switches the New Scratchoffs with his own scratchoffs that have already been scratched but with a new scratchoff ticket at the very top to make it seem as if he hasnt switched them. He then says something like " Oh I forgot my money in the car hold onto them for me while I go get it" and then leaves the store with the new scratchoff tickets in possesion and never returns . It isnt only one guy news said that he works in a group with 2 or 3 other people

This story really angers me as he is stealing form the New York State Lottery and also the public and it is upsetting me a lot. I really want these guys to be brought to justice and they deserve to spend a lto of time in prison for what the have done. I am goign to post the link to the story that has a video of the suspects so please if you are in the New York Area and have any information on the suspect(s) whereabouts or if you spot any of the suspects immediately call 1 (800 ) 577 - Tips. (You can remain Anonymous)Here is the link which includes video footage of the suspects

http://www.wpix.com/news/local/wpix-new-york-lottery-searches-for-scam-artist,0,7803931.story
Set4life

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Jul 18, 2010, 10:56 am

<snip>, I hope this <snip> gets caught!!! if he tried that sh1t here on the island, he would get his ass beat lol

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Jul 19, 2010, 12:13 am

Quote: Originally posted by Set4life on Jul 18, 2010
<snip>, I hope this <snip> gets caught!!! if he tried that sh1t here on the island, he would get his ass beat lol

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nah, if they tried that here in VA where i live.... the store owner would have ran after them with a 12 gauge shot gun and put one in all 3 of their a$$es........

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Jul 19, 2010, 12:18 am

This is great news. lol.

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Jul 19, 2010, 12:22 am

I wonder if they can void out the ticket numbers BEFORE they can cash them in? This is crazy!! 2 types of scratch off scams ..Wow!!! I hope they get caught.

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dallascowboyfan

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Jul 19, 2010, 10:14 pm

This is CRAZY..........And I thought I read it all......
NYSlugger 777

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Jul 20, 2010, 12:04 am

I know this is insane and on the Local News on TV it stated he stole $800 worth of $20 scratch off tickets from a store in Parkchester, Bronx. I hope they can void the tickets before the crooks can cash them in.

The Eight commandment is " Thou Shall Not Steal" and these guys will pay for what they done!The Stole fomr the State lottery and they stole potential winning tickets that honest and paying lottery customers could have brought. What a shame.....
TheOtherOne

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Aug 12, 2010, 9:32 am

Quote: Originally posted by NYSlugger 777 on Jul 20, 2010
I know this is insane and on the Local News on TV it stated he stole $800 worth of $20 scratch off tickets from a store in Parkchester, Bronx. I hope they can void the tickets before the crooks can cash them in.

The Eight commandment is " Thou Shall Not Steal" and these guys will pay for what they done!The Stole fomr the State lottery and they stole potential winning tickets that honest and paying lottery customers could have brought. What a shame.....

i thot these ages were inventoried daily. If so they should be able to track the ones they stole and turn them off so to speak --void them as stated above.

I hope they catch the <snip>s!

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NYSlugger 777

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Aug 12, 2010, 9:41 am

The local news on TV in my area reported that the crooks were able to cash most of the tickets before they could be reported stolen
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Aug 12, 2010, 10:52 am

In this case it's a race. The crooks stealing the tickets know that they have a VERY short window of opportunity. All they need to do is scratch the validation numbers off and have the next retailers scan them. The retailers really have to be quick to report the crime to lottery officials. Thankfully, they can report the stolen tickets quickly. However, if the crime goes unnoticed for 10 minutes or more... it's really too late. Also, I would hope cashiers would first contact the lottery (with the stolen ticket numbers) and then contact the police. The other way around may delay the process long enough for the crooks to cash in the winners.

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Aug 13, 2010, 4:53 pm

What <snip>s!!! I hope they get caught and do time for larceny. Its unfair 2 people like me who honestly buy NY scratchers.. Imagine they hit a jackpot??? They would prob get caught on their way 2 claim a huge win, cuz in NY u gotta go public and by that time they would be busted 4 sure....

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Aug 13, 2010, 5:21 pm

One also has to wonder if the clerks themselves scratch maybe a stack of 30 tickets and if no big winners, make this claim. All the tickets have serial numbers and I am sure there is probably some hot line where the clerk can call and report tickets 1342xxx to 1342xxx have been stolen... something like that. Don't forget though, a lot of scams are committed by the clerks or store owners themselves.......

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Aug 14, 2010, 12:24 am

Quote: Originally posted by JONNIE on Aug 13, 2010
What <snip>s!!! I hope they get caught and do time for larceny. Its unfair 2 people like me who honestly buy NY scratchers.. Imagine they hit a jackpot??? They would prob get caught on their way 2 claim a huge win, cuz in NY u gotta go public and by that time they would be busted 4 sure....

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And fir this very reason it seems to me the crooks would never be able to cash anything above $500 since they'd be caught at the lottery commission when they take it

Sounds like Darwin award candidates to me!