By is3lh 
A Michigan man recently found himself on the brink of losing a life-changing lottery prize due to a common fear: scams. After purchasing a Fantasy 5 lottery ticket, the man was astonished to discover that he had won a massive $257,631. However, convinced that it was too good to be true, he delayed claiming his prize for six months, fearing it was a scam.
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, shared that he had received numerous scam calls and emails in the past, making him highly suspicious of any unexpected good fortune. When he first saw the winning numbers on his ticket, he couldn’t believe his eyes. Despite checking and rechecking the numbers, the man was still convinced that it might be a trick.
Months passed, and the ticket sat unclaimed, nearly forgotten. It wasn’t until the man decided to double-check the numbers online that he realized his win was genuine. With the ticket still valid, he finally contacted lottery officials and confirmed his prize. He shared his disbelief, saying, “I thought for sure someone was trying to pull one over on me.”
The Michigan Lottery requires winners to claim their prizes within a year, so the man was fortunate to have rechecked his ticket before time ran out. Now, with his winnings securely in hand, he plans to use the money to pay off his bills and save for the future.
This story serves as a reminder to always verify the legitimacy of unexpected windfalls, but also not to let skepticism cost you a fortune.