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"Record-Breaking Jackpots: Latest Winning Numbers and Results"
lottery1 year ago

"Record-Breaking Jackpots: Latest Winning Numbers and Results"

The Powerball jackpot, estimated at $750 million, is the ninth largest in the game's history, with the winning numbers for the latest drawing being white balls 6-23-25-34-51 and red Powerball 3. The grand prize has an estimated cash value of $360.8 million, and the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Additionally, the Better Business Bureau warns of lottery scams, emphasizing that real lotteries do not ask for upfront payments and only winners who have purchased tickets and matched the numbers can claim prizes.

Colombian Migrants Face Charges for $20K Scam at Illinois Grocery Store
crime2 years ago

Colombian Migrants Face Charges for $20K Scam at Illinois Grocery Store

Three Colombian migrants have been arrested and charged with theft by deception after scamming an elderly woman out of over $20,000 at a grocery store in Illinois. The suspects approached the victim with a fake lottery ticket, claiming it was worth $6 million but needed money to collect the winnings. One suspect called the lottery authorities and convinced the victim that $30,000 was required to claim the prize. After the victim withdrew $20,143 from her bank, one suspect fled with the money while another acted as a lookout. The suspects have been released on bail and are scheduled to appear in court in December.