Va. Officials Warn Against Scam Lotto Letters (WJLA-TV Washington D.C.) Richmond (AP) - Virginia State Police are warning people to beware of a new lottery scam. It's called "The Million Dollar Lottery." Authorities say the scam starts with an official-looking letter delivered by mail. It tells the recipient they're one of two international winners in a March drawing.
No luck yet for online lotto lovers (Dallas Morning News) AUSTIN – Keep those fingers scratching, because they won't be pointing and clicking anytime soon. Two days after a House committee approved legislation to allow lottery ticket sales over the Internet, Speaker Tom Craddick's office said the technology does not exist to make it happen.
Lotto Scheme (WTOV 9 Steubenville) Police in Bellaire are investigating a lottery scheme that promises to send you $1 million for a "small" customs fee. Chief Bob Wallace says a resident got a letter from someone in Canada claiming to be with the North American Lottery Commission.
