As part of the warning, Michigan Lottery officials remind all residents that there are no fees for cashing in winning tickets. Officials also say that if you don’t play the Lottery, you can’t win a prize, meaning anyone reaching out to you to say you’ve been selected and won, is likely trying to scam you.

The Michigan Lottery is warning the public about scammers claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners. The Lottery reports that there are two types of prize scams: Some scam artists ask the victim for additional money to cover fraudulent processing costs or fees.

The Michigan Lottery reminds players that they process all prize claims for free, and players must have a valid winning ticket to claim a prize. If you haven’t bought a Lottery ticket or played a Lottery game,

The Michigan Lottery has partnered with the National Council on Problem Gamblining to remind players to be responsible when giving Lottery tickets as gifts. The Michigan Lottery will share messages on its social media channels and through digital advertisements across the state to promote responsible gift giving.