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Sep 2020
45m 6s

Lottery Scams

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A chance of luck, a stroke of fortune, a twist to beat the odds… The lottery represents hopes and dreams—but not everyone's willing to wait for their lucky day. These criminals set out to rig the system through cons, theft, and even murder. Ash and Alaina stack up the ten most striking lottery scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com ... Show More
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