Spotting a fake $50 bill scam at the gas station

A reddit report about a lottery scam that cost someone $20.0. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

Source: reddit | Scam Type: Lottery | Amount Lost: $20.0 | Date: March 29, 2026
The man's eyes were darting left-right, up-down rapidly. I immediately saw all the flags. To test him, I said I only had a $20. He says "...that's fine." So I'd be on solid ground assuming the "$50" was a fake. I politely declined his request. Not sure who in their right mind would fall for this, but posting for visibility just in case. This was in Westlake, CA. Today.

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