The scams operated from August 2024 to January 2024 and mostly defrauded older adults, according to court documents. In the fake lottery scheme, victims would receive a notification that they won a large sum of money, but were required to pay a fee before receiving the funds, authorities said.
As of 21 December, 2024, Lottoland Australia no longer offers jackpot betting products. This does not affect The Lottery Office; we continue to give our players the chance to win from the draws of overseas lotteries.