Fact sheet from the Federal Trade Commission. Congratulations, you just won a foreign lottery!... All you have to do to get your winnings is deposit the check and wire the money to the sender to pay the taxes and fees… There’s just one catch. This is a scam.
The Attorney General regularly informs Nebraskans about the latest frauds, deceptive sales practices, scams and crimes that threaten their security. Education is our best weapon in the fight to keep Nebraskans safe.