7 Lottery Scams to Avoid in 2026 (and How to Spot Each One)
Why scammers follow the jackpots Tonight’s Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $345 million ($139.6 million cash), and wherever a jackpot climbs, scammers are not far behind. Every big-jackpot run brings a wave of fake “winner” calls, emails and texts targeting people who simply bought a ticket and hoped for the best. The good…