California Lottery
Español Play Responsibly Nominate a Hero Retail Locations Vendor Opportunities Search
Consumer Alerts

Consumer Alerts Home Advance Fee Scheme Lottery Logo Scams Unclaimed Prize Scam Fradulent Check Scam International Lottery Scheme

Watch out for fake lotteries

Fraud affects many Californians. Annually, thousands are victims of frauds and scams. Each scam is different, yet all have a common thread, "If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is!" You will find a list of several common scams listed to the left. For more information on scams and frauds, please visit the following links,

To report a fraud or a scam, please visit the following link,

  • California Department of Consumer Affairs

    • Don't be a VictimThe California Lottery has published a pamphlet entitled "Don't Be A Victim", which contains information on how a consumer can avoid being a victim of lottery scams or fraud. Click the image at right to view a PDF version of this pamphlet.

      Consumer Alerts Privacy Policy Contact Us Site Map
      Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger My California.gov Flex Your Power
      Last updated:  May 16, 2008 5:53:16 PM  | ©2007 California State Lottery