There are at least three main 'Mega Millions' scams created by thieves and they are targeting players right now.
Security expert Zulfikar Ramzan said the fakes offer tickets "... often at a discount, or often claiming some benefit from buying from that site. And of course, you know the real lottery is not gonna offer you a discount on the lottery ticket."
The next scam comes after the drawing. Thieves cold call people claiming they won a "secondary prize " and all they have to do to get the money is pay a "fee" or turn over your personal information.
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