This week is National Consumer Protection Week and Kansas Attorney General, Derek Schmidt, has put out a series on the top five scams reported in Kansas in 2021. today we highlight “Lottery Scams”. Whether it’s a foreign lotter, sweepstakes or a Government Grant, scammers are still luring people to send money with the promise of a future “prize”, if only they will send in the money to pay for the taxes, or processing fees now. We always remind consumers that the Kansas Lottery is the only legitimate, legally operating lottery in Kansas and you should never have to pay money upfront to claim a prize.
The other top scams are medical health insurance scams, social security scams, computer repair scams and sweetheart scams. If you re a victim of any scam, call the police, then file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office. Remember, never give out your personal information, bank account numbers, or anything else over the phone.
