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Lotto Motto

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I recently won $5,000 in the Pick 4 game and gave a family member who was in dire need of $500 exactly $500 to help her out and I told her I won $5,000 in the lottery and told her not to tell anyone else about my lottery win. She thanked me for the $500 and promised not to tell anyone else about my lottery win. She absolutely understood that I didn't want her telling anyone else about the lottery win.

This family member who was supposed to keep this between me and her told "one person," who then told ,"one person," and so on and so on(the infamous cliche of only one other person supposed to know ended up being a lot of people ended up knowing happened to me in real life and now my family is constantly harassing me over the $5,000 win constantly asking me for a cut of the money.

I tell them I can't give them the money as the money is for my living expenses and they criticize me giving that family member $500 but not giving them any money and calling me a selfish prick. This really shouldn't have been happening to me in the first place. I really thought that the first family member was going to keep her promise to me to not tell anyone else about my $5,000 win. She has now put a target on my back. It hurts real bad as she absolutely knows I wouldn't have told anyone else if the situation was reversed.
Artist77

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You cannot enforce a verbal secrecy agreement. Why did you tell anyone you won? Stand up for yourself and tell the grifters where to go. I assume you are an adult? Say the money is gone. You are out of luck here and it sounds like you know a bunch of grifters. Stop explaining your money. You made your bed here.

If you think an actual criminal target is on your back and have actual proof, call the police. But I think you just cannot say no and stand up for yourself. Do not debate nuts.

DO NOT BE AFRAID.

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wander73

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Quote: Originally posted by Lotto Motto on Jul 9, 2026
I recently won $5,000 in the Pick 4 game and gave a family member who was in dire need of $500 exactly $500 to help her out and I told her I won $5,000 in the lottery and told her not to tell anyone else about my lottery win. She thanked me for the $500 and promised not to tell anyone else about my lottery win. She absolutely understood that I didn't want her telling anyone else about the lottery win.

This family member who was supposed to keep this between me and her told "one person," who then told ,"one person," and so on and so on(the infamous cliche of only one other person supposed to know ended up being a lot of people ended up knowing happened to me in real life and now my family is constantly harassing me over the $5,000 win constantly asking me for a cut of the money.

I tell them I can't give them the money as the money is for my living expenses and they criticize me giving that family member $500 but not giving them any money and calling me a selfish prick. This really shouldn't have been happening to me in the first place. I really thought that the first family member was going to keep her promise to me to not tell anyone else about my $5,000 win. She has now put a target on my back. It hurts real bad as she absolutely knows I wouldn't have told anyone else if the situation was reversed.

that first part is the first problem. those 2 sentences, even with the economy the jobs out there and everything else. What you should have done was maybe gone to a lawyer or tax accountant . then put away the money. Object is don't tell anyone and its i know nothing.

You won and you do what you want with it and now you're in situation. Lesson learned.

Next time you win hide it, don't say anything.

I wouidn't say anything. your new to the board as well so is this correct. If i had won I would have put the money to pay off something and go from there.

One time I won $4000 and my dad was an accountant and he said to save $1100 for taxes so I paid 2 things off. If you hit again tell no one. Put it away and pay something off
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Quote: Originally posted by wander73 on Jul 9, 2026
that first part is the first problem. those 2 sentences, even with the economy the jobs out there and everything else. What you should have done was maybe gone to a lawyer or tax accountant . then put away the money. Object is don't tell anyone and its i know nothing.

You won and you do what you want with it and now you're in situation. Lesson learned.

Next time you win hide it, don't say anything.

I wouidn't say anything. your new to the board as well so is this correct. If i had won I would have put the money to pay off something and go from there.

One time I won $4000 and my dad was an accountant and he said to save $1100 for taxes so I paid 2 things off. If you hit again tell no one. Put it away and pay something off

Go to a lawyer for a $5,000 win? Great advice!

Why not just flush the money down a toilet.
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Quote: Originally posted by winoneday on Jul 9, 2026
Go to a lawyer for a $5,000 win? Great advice!

Why not just flush the money down a toilet.

I agree. Nonsense to see an attorney for a $5k win. And if you are an adult and pay taxes, you do not need an accountant to figure out taxes. 4th grade math. Check the tax brackets.

And the economy is not relevant here.

DO NOT BE AFRAID.

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Lotto Motto

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Quote: Originally posted by Artist77 on Jul 9, 2026
You cannot enforce a verbal secrecy agreement. Why did you tell anyone you won? Stand up for yourself and tell the grifters where to go. I assume you are an adult? Say the money is gone. You are out of luck here and it sounds like you know a bunch of grifters. Stop explaining your money. You made your bed here.

If you think an actual criminal target is on your back and have actual proof, call the police. But I think you just cannot say no and stand up for yourself. Do not debate nuts.

I told just one person, a trusted family member who was always a trusted confidante who usually kept my secrets until she told the lottery secret she promised not to tell anyone else. My family is filled with grifters asking for money like you surmised which is why I didn't want anyone else to know besides the one family member I told.
wander73

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Quote: Originally posted by Artist77 on Jul 9, 2026
I agree. Nonsense to see an attorney for a $5k win. And if you are an adult and pay taxes, you do not need an accountant to figure out taxes. 4th grade math. Check the tax brackets.

And the economy is not relevant here.

not so fast. not many people know what to do.
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Quote: Originally posted by wander73 on Jul 9, 2026
not so fast. not many people know what to do.

Doesn't the lottery withhold taxes for you?
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Quote: Originally posted by Lotto Motto on Jul 9, 2026
I told just one person, a trusted family member who was always a trusted confidante who usually kept my secrets until she told the lottery secret she promised not to tell anyone else. My family is filled with grifters asking for money like you surmised which is why I didn't want anyone else to know besides the one family member I told.

Tell that one person that you need your $500 back.
Artist77

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Quote: Originally posted by Lotto Motto on Jul 9, 2026
I told just one person, a trusted family member who was always a trusted confidante who usually kept my secrets until she told the lottery secret she promised not to tell anyone else. My family is filled with grifters asking for money like you surmised which is why I didn't want anyone else to know besides the one family member I told.

Well this person has not been keeping your secrets. Move on. You are going to wallow in misery unless you stand up for yourself. You are equally at fault here.

DO NOT BE AFRAID.

How Great Thou Art. God has blessed America.
Artist77

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" Not so fast????" Not every one is learning disabled.

Most people understand that income is taxable and telling someone to see an attorney for a little win is reckless. The person who said this is an accident waiting to happen should he hit a big win.

DO NOT BE AFRAID.

How Great Thou Art. God has blessed America.
Justing618

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Quote: Originally posted by Lotto Motto on Jul 9, 2026
I recently won $5,000 in the Pick 4 game and gave a family member who was in dire need of $500 exactly $500 to help her out and I told her I won $5,000 in the lottery and told her not to tell anyone else about my lottery win. She thanked me for the $500 and promised not to tell anyone else about my lottery win. She absolutely understood that I didn't want her telling anyone else about the lottery win.

This family member who was supposed to keep this between me and her told "one person," who then told ,"one person," and so on and so on(the infamous cliche of only one other person supposed to know ended up being a lot of people ended up knowing happened to me in real life and now my family is constantly harassing me over the $5,000 win constantly asking me for a cut of the money.

I tell them I can't give them the money as the money is for my living expenses and they criticize me giving that family member $500 but not giving them any money and calling me a selfish prick. This really shouldn't have been happening to me in the first place. I really thought that the first family member was going to keep her promise to me to not tell anyone else about my $5,000 win. She has now put a target on my back. It hurts real bad as she absolutely knows I wouldn't have told anyone else if the situation was reversed.

Take it as a learning experience. Imagine if you won millions..... If i win. I'm not telling a soul........ Follow this saying. A listening ear is a running mouth.....
Lotto Motto

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Today, 1:06 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Tucker Black on Jul 9, 2026
Tell that one person that you need your $500 back.

Already told her to keep the $500 and never contact me again after that dastardly stunt she pulled on me.
Artist77

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If they are that toxic, change your phone number and cut off all contact. I would not tolerate that behavior. People like that do not change.

DO NOT BE AFRAID.

How Great Thou Art. God has blessed America.

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