Houston Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney Blog
The sad truth is, foreign lottery scams are still around because they are successful for the scammers. Millions of Americans are targeted every year.
The first reaction from someone receiving a letter about a large award is often a wave of relief, especially if they are facing financial problems.
For an elderly couple who love their home and are having troubles with their finances, the arrival of a letter saying they’d on $4.5 million in a Spanish lottery seemed like an answer to their prayers. The story, reported by woodtv.com, “88-year-old nearly scammed by fake lottery, warns others,” starts out like so many similar scenarios. Luckily for this couple, a trusted estate planning law firm helped them steer clear.