Gambling: Lotteries

House of Lords written question – answered at on 8 January 2014.

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Photo of Lord Kennedy of Southwark Lord Kennedy of Southwark Labour

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what protections exist for consumers who take part in lotteries that market themselves in the United Kingdom but are based elsewhere.

Photo of Lord Gardiner of Kimble Lord Gardiner of Kimble Lords Spokesperson (Department for Culture, Media and Sport), Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

There are a range of protections for British consumers taking part in lotteries based overseas. These lotteries will be regulated by the local regulator and existing protections will be further enhanced by the proposed changes in the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill. Those who fall victim to or witness fraud through lotteries based overseas can make a crime report to Action Fraud, the national fraud reporting centre run by the National Fraud Authority. These reports are passed on to the City of London Police, who will consider criminal investigation. In addition, the Citizen’s Advice Service runs preventative public awareness campaigns to guard against scams where criminals make unsolicited contact with consumers in an attempt to defraud.

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