It said the Lotto fraudsters and social media miscreants used radio and television stations, Online platforms, Facebook and WhatsApp Platforms and other channels such as text messages, email and telephone calls.

A statement signed by Mr Razak Kojo Opoku, Head of the Public Relations Unit of the NLA said: "these lotto fraudsters and social Media miscreants have succeeded in defrauding a lot of unsuspecting people through several Online Games, Facebook accounts/pages, WhatsApp platforms and other social media handles they have created using the Name and Logo of the NLA in different formats."

It said the NLA shall NOT be responsible for any losses incurred by unsuspecting people who were defrauded by the lotto fraudsters and social media miscreants.

The statement urged the public to be more vigilant, avoid greed and discontinue engaging the services of the lotto fraudsters and social media miscreants.

It also cautioned the public and Media Organizations that Private Companies illegally operating NLA 5/90 Mobile Game using illegal Short Code had nothing to do with the Authority, adding, "NLA  Official Short Code for 5/90 and VAG Lotto Games is *890#."

"The NLA will like to again caution the public to discontinue patronizing theb2blotto.com and all other illegal Short Codes operating 590 Games".

It urged all citizens to Stay Home; Stay Safe; and live a healthy life.

"Play your 5/90 and VAG Lotto Games via NLA Official Short Code *890# via Vodafone, AirtelTigo, and MTN".