CT LOTTERY WARNS PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR FAKE LOTTERY WEBSITES AND APPS TARGETING CT PLAYERS
The CT Lottery is warning players to be on the lookout for fraudulent websites and apps posing as official CT Lottery platforms. The websites and apps look real, but they’re not.
“The security of our players is a top priority and we will do everything we can to protect them,” said Frank Suarez, President & CEO of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation.
The fake ads
have been appearing primarily on Facebook and Instagram. They illegally feature the CT Lottery’s logo, scratch and draw game images, app icons, and other Connecticut imagery in an attempt to trick users. When clicked, the ads direct consumers to third-party sites that prompt consumers to register and provide banking information — including requests for cryptocurrency.
If you spot one of these ads on your Facebook, Instagram, or another social media platform, report it immediately through that platform’s fraud reporting tool.
Players are
encouraged to contact the CT Lottery directly with any questions.
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Important reminders for players:
The CT Lottery does not sell tickets through social media ads.
Never provide banking, credit card, or cryptocurrency information to an unverified source claiming to be the CT Lottery.
Always download the official CT Lottery app directly from the app store.
Official CT Lottery information can always be found at www.ctlottery.org.
Only download the CT Lottery app through the links on our official
website, www.ctlottery.org/apps, or through the
official app store.
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About the Connecticut Lottery Corporation
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is a quasi-public state agency committed to generating revenue for Connecticut in accordance with the highest standards of public policy and social responsibility.
In fiscal year 2025, CLC awarded more than $1.3 billion in prizes, paid $81.9 million in commissions and incentives to its network of more than 2,800 retail partners, and contributed approximately $362 million to the state’s General Fund. Through the General Fund, CT lottery dollars support services and programs that benefit Connecticut residents and communities, including education, public health, public safety, and libraries.
Since 1972, the Lottery has contributed nearly $12 billion for the State of Connecticut.
Lottery purchases are limited to adults age 18 or older. Players must be at least 21 to place sports wagers.Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (@ctlottery). You can also download our apps here.
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