TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA)— The Florida Lottery has shut down an unauthorized online courier service, The Lotter.

The Lotter was unlawfully selling Florida Lottery tickets to customers, according to the Florida Lottery.

“The Florida Lottery shut down rouge operators who could potentially scam people in Florida,” said Secretary for the Florida Lottery, John F. Davis. “We are fully committed to supporting the integrity of the Florida Lottery, which benefits education in our state while ensuring that every player has the opportunity to participate in a fair game. Bad actors, beware.”

According to the Florida Lottery, The Lotter worked with lottery retailer ZaZa accessories and illegally acted as a middle for purchasing tickets.

“The actions of this online courier service and lottery retailer not only violate state law but also compromise the experience of our loyal players and retailers who operate with integrity. We will continue to work closely with law enforcement to root out illegal activities and maintain the public’s confidence in the Florida Lottery,” said Steven Harriet, Director of Security for the Florida Lottery.

The Florida Lottery has advised players to only purchase tickets through authorized retailers.

According to the Florida Lottery, using unauthorized retailers to purchase tickets is illegal and could bring significant risks like:

• Fraud
• Misrepresentation
• Potential loss of winnings

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