So I had a lottery ticket say "WINNER: Contact Lottery" and then we got the call..

Renae · Apr 20, 2018

So we took it down to the lottery office, filled out the forms and didn't hear from them again for like ever.
Today, wifey get's the big call.

"Ma'am this is a stolen ticket and I'm calling to advise you that you are under official investigation."

****.

I called, talked to them, was able to ID the store, and she said they'd go from there. I'll take a lie detector, stand in front of a Jury and state confidently, I didn't steal ****. I bought it with all due process of belief it was a legit ticket duly paid for.

FFS.

Lottery lady told me lots of these turn out to be errors in stock and scanning by the store.

NeverTrump · Apr 20, 2018

Renae said:
So we took it down to the lottery office, filled out the forms and didn't hear from them again for like ever.
Today, wifey get's the big call.

"Ma'am this is a stolen ticket and I'm calling to advise you that you are under official investigation."

****.

I called, talked to them, was able to ID the store, and she said they'd go from there. I'll take a lie detector, stand in front of a Jury and state confidently, I didn't steal ****. I bought it with all due process of belief it was a legit ticket duly paid for.

FFS.

Lottery lady told me lots of these turn out to be errors in stock and scanning by the store.

At first it sounded like a scam but upon hearing the full story, I wonder what really went on. Was the store selling all fake lottery tickets? Did the lottery just mess up? How common are the stock errors?? So many questions.
It makes me happy I don't play the lottery.

Renae · Apr 20, 2018

NeverTrumpGOP said:
At first it sounded like a scam but upon hearing the full story, I wonder what really went on. Was the store selling all fake lottery tickets? Did the lottery just mess up? How common are the stock errors?? So many questions.
It makes me happy I don't play the lottery.

I buy a ticket about once a week, I tend to stay in the black for the year. Most likely the clerks screwed up the count and reported stolen OR they had a shady clerk selling tickets and pocketing the cash.

Chomsky · Apr 20, 2018

Did you manually ascertain your numbers were indeed winners?

americanwoman · Apr 20, 2018

Renae said:
So we took it down to the lottery office, filled out the forms and didn't hear from them again for like ever.
Today, wifey get's the big call.

"Ma'am this is a stolen ticket and I'm calling to advise you that you are under official investigation."

****.

I called, talked to them, was able to ID the store, and she said they'd go from there. I'll take a lie detector, stand in front of a Jury and state confidently, I didn't steal ****. I bought it with all due process of belief it was a legit ticket duly paid for.

FFS.

Lottery lady told me lots of these turn out to be errors in stock and scanning by the store.

Too think you won something only to have it end like that, that really sucks! I buy lottery tickets weekly and hope this never happens.

Skeptic Bob · Apr 20, 2018

Well that sucks. I bet that was a roller coaster of emotions.

Renae · Apr 20, 2018

Chomsky said:
Did you manually ascertain your numbers were indeed winners?

That's why we took it in, it claimed winner but we couldn't find the win, using the app or in store scanners.

Renae · Apr 20, 2018

Skeptic Bob said:
Well that sucks. I bet that was a roller coaster of emotions.

My wife is displeased

Chomsky · Apr 20, 2018

Renae said:
That's why we took it in, it claimed winner but we couldn't find the win, using the app or in store scanners.

Odd.

.

Fearandloathing · Apr 20, 2018

Renae said:
So we took it down to the lottery office, filled out the forms and didn't hear from them again for like ever.
Today, wifey get's the big call.

"Ma'am this is a stolen ticket and I'm calling to advise you that you are under official investigation."

****.

I called, talked to them, was able to ID the store, and she said they'd go from there. I'll take a lie detector, stand in front of a Jury and state confidently, I didn't steal ****. I bought it with all due process of belief it was a legit ticket duly paid for.

FFS.

Lottery lady told me lots of these turn out to be errors in stock and scanning by the store.

Is there anything in America that actually works without some degree of controversy?

I don't get this. Someone had to have reported that number as stolen. If they are dealing with 1980's technology or later they know exactly where it was bought...and they would have known it was stolen/invalid before running the draw,

Otherwise, someone has reported the ticket stolen AFTER the draw.

You know, just thinking about it, if its a large sum, maybe get a lawyer.

This stinks beyond a normal everyday transplanted digit

Rexedgar · Apr 20, 2018

Fearandloathing said:
Is there anything in America that actually works without some degree of controversy?

I don't get this. Someone had to have reported that number as stolen. If they are dealing with 1980's technology or later they know exactly where it was bought...and they would have known it was stolen/invalid before running the draw,

Otherwise, someone has reported the ticket stolen AFTER the draw.

You know, just thinking about it, if its a large sum, maybe get a lawyer.

This stinks beyond a normal everyday transplanted digit

Dam! Hit us while we are reeling..........

Renae · Apr 20, 2018

Chomsky said:
Odd.

.

If you scan a ticket it will say things, one of them is "WINNER: SEE LOTTERY" Which generally implies a large prize.

Renae · Apr 20, 2018

Fearandloathing said:
Is there anything in America that actually works without some degree of controversy?

I don't get this. Someone had to have reported that number as stolen. If they are dealing with 1980's technology or later they know exactly where it was bought...and they would have known it was stolen/invalid before running the draw,

Otherwise, someone has reported the ticket stolen AFTER the draw.

You know, just thinking about it, if its a large sum, maybe get a lawyer.

This stinks beyond a normal everyday transplanted digit

It was a scratch off.

Daisy · Apr 20, 2018

Renae, I declare...you have more drama in your life than anyone I know...SMH...I know it's not really funny...but well, it is...:lol:

I hope they get it straightened out soon...before you're completely stressed out...

Slingshot Bob · Apr 20, 2018

I would like to see the IRS audit every state lotto, would be interesting to see.* Just say no to the lotto, the Government already has enough of your $.*

I once made a sign of the above sentence and placed it at one of the busiest intersections in town, it stayed there an entire week!

PTF · Apr 20, 2018

As long as you signed the back its yours. Some outlets will try taking the ticket from you and say it's a investigation and we'll contact you. Instead the vendor would try cashing it for themselves.
I hope everything works out for you.

Renae · Apr 20, 2018

Elvira said:
Renae, I declare...you have more drama in your life than anyone I know...SMH...I know it's not really funny...but well, it is...:lol:

I hope they get it straightened out soon...before you're completely stressed out...

I am relaxed at the moment because I did not do anything wrong. If this goes to stupid land and cops show up at my door, it will quit being funny.

Renae · Apr 20, 2018

Slingshot Bob said:
I would like to see the IRS audit every state lotto, would be interesting to see.* Just say no to the lotto, the Government already has enough of your $.*

I once made a sign of the above sentence and placed it at one of the busiest intersections in town, it stayed there an entire week!

I buy little 5 dollar tickets, if they win 20 I trade up and if that hits anything I keep it. Won 50 off a 30 ticket I bought after winning 40 on a 5. So 45 dollar profit.

backpacker · Apr 20, 2018

Renae said:
If you scan a ticket it will say things, one of them is "WINNER: SEE LOTTERY" Which generally implies a large prize.

That happened to me once but turned out the computer was glitchy as the ticket was a dud.

Daisy · Apr 20, 2018

Renae said:
I am relaxed at the moment because I did not do anything wrong. If this goes to stupid land and cops show up at my door, it will quit being funny.

I hear ya...plus it has to be a little disappointing...

Slingshot Bob · Apr 20, 2018

Renae said:
I buy little 5 dollar tickets, if they win 20 I trade up and if that hits anything I keep it. Won 50 off a 30 ticket I bought after winning 40 on a 5. So 45 dollar profit.

I never play anymore (might of spent 20 in my life) but when I see a ticket laying around, I check it. Found quite a few that way. Last year I was picking trash on a lot so I could mow it, I picked up a 2 dollar scratcher, it was a 100$ winner.

Renae · Apr 20, 2018

Elvira said:
I hear ya...plus it has to be a little disappointing...

We are not pleased at that. I figured it was a glitch but worth checking out. Meh.

Renae · Apr 20, 2018

Slingshot Bob said:
I never play anymore (might of spent 20 in my life) but when I see a ticket laying around, I check it. Found quite a few that way. Last year I was picking trash on a lot so I could mow it, I picked up a 2 dollar scratcher, it was a 100$ winner.

I've had a couple off 500 dollar winners

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