The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office says it has recently received complaints of citizens receiving telephone calls from people claiming to provide assistance in registering for the Shot At a Million.
The sheriff’s office was able to obtain a telephone number from one citizen, which they say was registered to a company that is not involved with the COVID-Lottery.
Authorities say the phone number was “spoofed” by scammers.
Anyone wanting to register for the actual “Shot at a Million” that is sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Health, can register on Shot at a Million's website.
“Keep your information private! If it is not a trusted source, family member, or website, do not share your personal information including anything from your COVID vaccine card,” said the sheriff’s office.
If you feel you have fallen victim to a scam, you can contact the sheriff’s office and report it at (985)783-6807.
Louisiana will have four weekly drawings for one $100,000 scholarship and one $100,000 cash prize. The final grand prize drawing on August 4, 2021 will award a $1 million cash award and five $100,000 scholarships. Overall awards will total $2.3 million, paid using federal COVID outreach dollars.
Schedule of drawings:
Enter by July 9, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. CDT for the July 14 drawing
Enter by July 16, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. CDT for the July 21 drawing
Enter by July 23, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. CDT for the July 28 drawing
Enter by July 30, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. CDT for the August 4 drawing
Enter by July 31, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. CDT for the August 4 Grand Prize Drawing
Winners will be announced two days after the drawing to allow time to confirm vaccination status. The Grand Prize winners will be announced on August 13, 2021.