On Thursday, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) successfully shut down an unauthorized online courier service – The Lotter – who was unlawfully selling Florida Lottery tickets to consumers.
“The Florida Lottery shuts down rouge operators who could potentially scam people in Florida,” said Secretary for the Florida Lottery, John F. Davis. “We are fully committed to supporting the integrity of the Florida Lottery.”
The Lotter, which operated in conjunction with lottery retailer ZaZa Accessories and illegally acted as an intermediary for purchasing lottery tickets, was discovered through routine monitoring and enforcement efforts.
“Steven Harriett, Director of Security for the Florida Lottery. Said, “The actions of this online courier service and lottery retailer not only violate state law but also compromise the experience of our loyal players and retailers who operate with integrity. We will continue to work closely with law enforcement to root out illegal activities and maintain the public’s confidence in the Florida Lottery.”
To avoid the potential for scams, the Florida Lottery encourages players to purchase tickets only through authorized retailers. Using unauthorized third-party services to buy lottery tickets is illegal and poses significant risks, including fraud, misrepresentation, and the potential loss of winnings.
For more information, please contact the Florida Lottery’s Office of Communications at communications@flalottery.com.
