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WinnersVirginiaAugust 27, 2026
Consumer Alert: Officials investigating reports of people claiming to be from the Lottery and offering money in exchange for personal information
RaspaPro Summary
The Virginia Lottery warns of individuals falsely claiming affiliation to offer money for personal information, which is not a legitimate program. They advise against sharing sensitive data and to report suspicious activity to law enforcement.
Key points
- •Virginia Lottery does not pay for personal information.
- •Never share sensitive data like photos or driver's licenses for money.
- •Do not create online Lottery accounts at someone else's direction.
- •Report suspicious offers to local law enforcement and the Virginia Lottery at 804-692-7777.
Why it matters
Lottery players and the general public need to be aware of these scams to protect their personal information and avoid fraudulent schemes. The Virginia Lottery explicitly states they will never ask for sensitive data in exchange for money.
Official release
The Virginia Lottery has received reports of individuals offering Virginians money in exchange for personal information while claiming or implying a connection to the Virginia Lottery.This is not a Virginia Lottery program.
The Virginia Lottery does not pay people for their personal information and will never ask someone to provide a photo, driver’s license or other sensitive information in exchange for money.
The Lottery strongly encourages everyone, whether or not they play the Lottery, to protect themselves: Do not share or sell personally identifiable information, including your photo, driver’s license image or other sensitive details. If someone claims to represent the Virginia Lottery and asks for this information in exchange for money, exercise caution and do not respond.
If you are approached with such an offer:
• Do not provide your information.
• Do not send a photo of your ID.
• Do not create an online Lottery account at someone else’s direction.
• Do not provide banking or payment information.
• Contact local law enforcement and the Virginia Lottery at 804-692-7777 if you believe you have been targeted.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Lottery is working with law enforcement.
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