**L.A. DA'S OFFICE ADVISES OF LOTTO SCAM** 
District Attorney’s Office:
Lotto Scratcher Scam Can Rub Consumers
the Wrong Way
Customers hoping to scratch it rich with lottery tickets may have even lower odds of winning because of a few unscrupulous merchants.
The Lotto Scratcher scam occurs when a tiny code at the bottom of a scratchers ticket is partially exposed, known as "pinning."
The vendor enters the code into a lottery computer to determine if the ticket is a winner.
The merchant cashes in the winning tickets and sells the losers to the public.
TIPS:
• Examine the ticket for any areas that have already been scratched.
• Make sure there are no numbers showing at the bottom of the ticket.
If you suspect you have been sold a tampered lottery ticket, call 1-800-LOTTERY.
For tips on how to protect yourself against the Lotto Scratcher scam, watch this California Lottery video: http://vimeo.com/141443215.
Address/Location
LASD - Compton Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff
301 S Willowbrook Ave
Compton, CA 90220
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 310-605-6500