Old Florida Powerball Tickets Can Still Make You A Millionaire
When you know you didn’t hit the big lottery most people just throw out their tickets. But the Florida Lottery wants to make sure you don’t throw away those tickets because they can still make you a lot of money. Many people accidentally either forget about a lottery ticket that they bought or just trash them. However, you could become a millionaire just by double checking all your lottery tickets. Here’s how you can make extra cash and could become one rich individual.
Old Florida Powerball Tickets Can Still Make You Rich:
If you’ve ever bought a Florida Powerball ticket and didn’t win make sure you keep it! Why? You could still take home a $1 million prize! There’s a brand new limited time play promotion from the Florida Lottery to line your pockets with some extra cash. According to WFLA, “The Florida Lottery announced the launch of the 2024 NASCAR Powerball Promotion for the entire month of July. This promotion allows Florida Powerball players to enter their tickets for the chance to win $1 million and a trip to the NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway.”
All you have to do is enter your ticket, visit the Florida Lottery’s website or the mobile app. You have to do it by midnight on July 31. There will be 50 Florida ticketholders picked and then narrowed down to 16 semi-finalists. Then each state will have one semi-finalist potentially making you extra cash. The last players will selection various cash prizes and four finalists will win a VIP trip for two for the playoffs on Nov. 8 through Nov. 11. The winner of the $1 million prize will be announced right before the championship race which will be very exciting. So if you could use some more money and maybe become a millionaire try out this new contest.
You Should Know These New Scams That Are Trending
Watch out for the new 'check cooking scam'
The AARP warns of a new scam called the “check cooking scam.” The AARP states, “In check cooking, thieves take a digital picture of a stolen check and then use commercially available software to alter it.” It can look super real, but it’s fake. So, how do you stay safe? “Consider using a safer payment method, such as a credit card,” they suggest.
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Look out for the 'delayed-action sweepstakes scam'
The AARP states also warns of a new sweepstakes scam where “instead of trying to get you to pay taxes or other fees in advance to collect the nonexistent prize, the scammers will ask for personal information so that they can validate you and set up the payout.” Just say no.
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Watch out for AI-powered scams
These days, AI scams are big. Experian.com says today, scammers use technology to “write more convincing and natural-sounding phishing emails and text messages.” They can also “Impersonate the victim’s friend or relative and ask for money as part of a grandparent scam.” It’s scary stuff. Beware of anything that sounds too crazy, as these can often seem far-fetched, but AI makes them look real.
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Beware of student loan forgiveness scams
Experian.com says that student loan forgiveness scams are on the rise. They note that, “scammers may contact you via phone or create phony application sites aimed at stealing your Social Security number or your bank account information.” Don’t give out your information. If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
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Look out for the Paris Olympics scam
This one is really wild. With the games on the way, scammers can use the games to scam you. The AARP states, “A scammer hacks someone’s email account, and shortly after, all of that person’s contacts will receive the same message — something to the effect of, ‘Hey guys, I’m over in Paris and my wallet got stolen! Can anyone please help me out by sending gift cards or a Venmo deposit?”
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The best way to avoid scams
Whether the scam is new or old, the best way to avoid it is to stop and think about what’s happening. These scam artists are super good at what they do, but if you just stop for a moment and really think out any actions, you can avoid making a rash decision that could cost you.
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