UK Hard Hit by Lottery Scams
Posted on December 12th, 2009
A recent report from the UK reveals some astounding figures about lottery scams in Britain. The report states that one in three UK citizens was the target of lottery scammers and an incredible 140,000 people actually fall for the scams each year. It further says that lottery scams cost the public in the UK over [...]
UK Big Lottery Fund Honors Veterans
Posted on November 10th, 2009
Lotteries are common around the world. In the United States most states have their own lotteries and there are two major multistate lotteries, Powerball and Mega Millions. In the UK there is the National Lottery with some pretty hefty jackpots. In the United States most lottery revenues go towards education and some charitable causes. The [...]
Alaska Lottery Winner Goes Back on Promise
Posted on April 22nd, 2009
Last year there was outrage when a sex offender won a lottery in Alaska that was intended to help victims of rape and other sexually based crimes. Lottery winner Alec Ahsoak, a three time sex offender, won the $500,000 jackpot. When the winner was announced a local television station received an email stating that Ahsoak [...]