On National Lottery Day, Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning of sweepstakes and prize scams. Lottery scams occur when people are told they’ve won a sweepstake or prize, and they have to make a payment to receive it. “Con artists contact victims and convince them they’ve won a trip or a car, and claim the victims have to pay a fee to claim their prize. But if you win a prize, you shouldn’t have to pay for it. We are dedicated to protecting hard-working Iowans from predators who exploit them in order to steal from them. I encourage Iowans to be aware and remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” – AG Bird