A Syracuse, New York store owner has been convicted of trying to steal the winnings from a School Maintenance man. The New York lottery scam came to light when the store owner’s sons claimed the $5 million jackpot.
New York Lottery Scam Detected
This real-life lottery scam again involves dishonest store workers looking to make a quick buck. The matter began five years ago when the admitted substance abuser Robert Myles tried to cash in on a win on a scratch card game. The store owner’s sons convinced the man that the win was worth $5000 rather than the $5 million jackpot prize it was worth.
They then waited until the time for claiming the win had almost expired before claiming it.
New York Lottery Scam Leads To Jail Time
New York Lottery officials investigated the matter and concluded that there was something wrong and denied a payout. At the same time, Robert Myles launched a legal suit against the store owner and sons. This saga has now come to an end with the son being jailed for 8 years and the father as the owner of the store receiving a 3-year sentence.
The store owner and his family have paid a heavy price for this opportunistic swindle. Two members of the family have criminal records as well as all lottery products removed from the store.
This is again another warning for lottery players to check all lottery results themselves via the plethora of online lottery ticket services that can be found on the internet.
