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Story summary
- California lottery officials warn of rising scams where fraudsters pose as lottery officials or claim ties to prize winners to steal money or information.
- Legitimate wins do not start with unsolicited calls or messages, and victims are pressured to pay upfront.
- Real winners must purchase a ticket and follow the official claim process.
- The California Lottery Security and Law Enforcement Division is investigating these scams to protect the lottery's integrity.
