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Mega Millions scams

Mega Millions-branded scams using advance-fee and impersonation tactics

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Jan 14, 2026

Can I report suspicious Mega Million phone calls to authorities?

Yes — suspicious phone calls claiming to be from Mega Millions can and should be reported to authorities and the lottery itself: Mega Millions and state lotteries urge consumers to ignore impostors an...

Jan 10, 2026

What common scripts do impostor scammers use to falsely claim you won Mega Millions?

Scammers impersonating Mega Millions use a small set of persuasive scripts—“you’ve won,” “special drawing,” or “second chance”—that are designed to provoke excitement and immediate compliance, then pi...