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TheLotter<\/a><\/span> \u00bb TheLotter Help Centre<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Lottery Scams Explained: Why TheLotter Is Safe<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Lottery Scams Explained: Why TheLotter Is Safe<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you are unfamiliar with TheLotter, or if you have yet to purchase lottery tickets through our services, rest assured that TheLotter is safe and most definitely not a scam. As a respected and reputable company, we are glad to address some basic questions you may have, such as “is TheLotter legal?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is TheLotter a Scam? No. Here’s Why We Are Legit:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our company was founded in February 2002 and we are an independent ticket purchasing service with over 20 local offices worldwide. Over the years, we have paid out more than US$130 million<\/strong> in prizes to over 9 million winning tickets from across the globe. There’s no need to question “is TheLotter legit”? Our reputation speaks for itself!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Is TheLotter secure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely. Your personal and payment details are encrypted under Geotrust 128 SSL bit security and accessible with a username and password only. All traffic between your web browser and our site is completely secure and you should not hesitate to make deposits or withdrawals at TheLotter. You can view the Secure Sockets Layer lock symbol in the address bar at the top of the browser page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why does TheLotter charge a service fee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are essentially a ticket messenger service. We purchase official lottery tickets on behalf of our customers according to the numbers and lines they select. Our revenue stems solely from the sale of these tickets. We do not resell existing tickets or sell them at a higher cost. The only amount added to a ticket’s price is our service fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have purchased a ticket, you incur no further costs or charges. When you win a prize with a ticket purchased through TheLotter, you will receive the full win amount without having to pay any further commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is TheLotter transparent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Full information about how our service operates is posted on our website. All elements of the ticket purchasing process are explained and everything we do on your behalf is clearly displayed in your account, including transactions and scanned copies of your tickets. We strive to make every aspect of our operation as transparent as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I see my tickets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes! After having purchased a lottery ticket on our site, you can see a scanned copy in the ‘My Account’ section, proving that the actual ticket was indeed purchased on your behalf. The copy displays the number selection and relevant draw information, as well as a serial code unique to each ticket. We scan tickets as quickly as possible, although this process might take some time. We are committed to having the scanned tickets available in your account before the draw takes place. In some lotteries, however, we provide a reasonable facsimile of the tickets for operational reasons. While we do not send tickets by email, these items (legal agreement, proof of purchase, and the image of the actual ticket) firmly establish that the ticket legally belongs to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you play the lottery online at TheLotter, you give yourself a chance to win the biggest jackpot prizes in the world<\/a>. To win the lottery, you need to play the game!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I\u2019m not satisfied, can I get my money back?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely. If, for whatever reason, you are not completely satisfied with our service, we will refund your first purchase in full, guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I win, will I get my money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course. Lottery results are published for all to see and we are contractually committed to credit you with your winnings as quickly as possible. Meet some of our\u00a0biggest winners<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 their stories prove that our ticket purchasing service is credible. Please note that winnings are paid out by the official lottery operators and it might take some time before big wins are credited to players’ accounts. It is also important to understand that any winnings to which you are entitled may be taxed at source based on local laws. The money you receive is after taxes have been deducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s to stop TheLotter from taking my winnings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, our local office representatives have faithfully ensured that tickets purchased through our services are the property of our players. We have no legal claim to your tickets and not a single complaint has been made suggesting otherwise. Our entire operation is geared towards ensuring that we maintain our reputation as the world-leading online lottery ticket purchasing service. We pay out the full winnings of players as swiftly as possible. Our track record shows that winning players get their money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will never find a TheLotter review claiming that a winning player didn’t receive a prize, and that’s for a good reason. We have millions of satisfied winning players across the globe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are there actual winners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lottery winners from across the globe have received their prizes through our ticket purchasing services. Read the account of M.M., a player from Iraq who won the US$6.4 million<\/strong> Oregon Megabucks jackpot<\/a>, one of our largest wins. His story, and the fact that he purchased his winning ticket through our services, was even written up in the New York Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Can I withdraw my money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can, at all times. Your current balance is listed in your account and you can use it to either purchase additional lottery tickets or to make a withdrawal. Withdrawals are processed to the payment methods listed in your account and\/or via bank transfer. If you have been credited with bonus money, you can use it only towards purchases of lottery tickets. Bonus money is valid for six months unless otherwise specified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I have questions or problems?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We hope the above information will reassure you about TheLotter, but if you have any questions or problems, just let us know. Answers to the most frequently asked questions about our services, including “is TheLotter safe?”, are provided in the FAQ section<\/a> of our website. In this section, you will also find information on self-limiting tools that will enable you to play responsibly on our site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This website is operated by Lotto Direct Limited, a company registered in Malta (registration number: C77583) having its registered office at Vision Exchange Building, Level 1, Triq it-Territorjals, Zone 1, Central Business District, CBD 1070, Birkirkara, Malta. Lotto Direct Limited is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority (License: MGA\/CRP\/402\/2017 issued on 01\/08\/2018). You can contact our friendly and professional Customer Service Team<\/a> at any time by email, live chat, or on Facebook. Our team is ready to assist you 24\/7, in several major languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you and good luck playing the lottery online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n