Palos Park Police warn of fake sweepstakes scam after 86-year-old loses thousands

An 86-year-old woman in Palos Park, Illinois was scammed out of thousands of dollars in a fake sweepstakes scheme, prompting ...
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Study: Ohio among states most affected by lottery and sweepstakes scams

Ohio is among the states most affected by lottery and sweepstakes scams, according to a recent study. Vegas Insider, a sports ...
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Oconee County victim recovers $20K lost in sweepstakes scam

Authorities emphasized that recovering funds lost in scams is very rare and once money is lost, it is extremely difficult to recover.

Study: Ohio, West Virginia among states most affected by lottery, sweepstakes scams

Ohio and West Virginia are among the states most affected by lottery and sweepstakes scams, according to a recent study. Vegas Insider, a sports betting information ...

Ohio ranks 4th nationally in lottery scam losses

Ohio's aging population and heavy lottery presence has made people vulnerable to lottery and sweepstakes scams.

Deputies give tips after victim scammed out of $20K in fake sweepstakes

Officials said a deputy took a report from a victim back in September stating she received a call from Publisher’s Clearing ...

5 Venmo Scams To Avoid in 2026 — and How To Stay Safe

Venmo scams are rising, as 83% of users faced fraud in 2024. Learn the top scams for 2026 and expert tips to protect your ...