http://bc.ctvnews.ca/be-wary-of-online-powerball-tickets-sales-canadians-warned-1.2732768
While people in Canada can use third-party concierge sites to buy the tickets, what the resellers are doing is actually illegal in Washington State and federally.
For the most part, some states are turning a blind eye to the online sellers, but the Better Business Bureau warns that people should be careful using these agencies.
There are no current rules and regulations around these, says spokesperson Evan Kelly, adding that you have to trust the company is actually buying the ticket for you.
The BBB advises online buyers to take time and seek out legitimate ticket sale sites, and read user reviews before making a purchase. Look for Https:// in the web address and a lock icon in the website URL.
“It’s very easy to quickly set up a
fake Powerball ticket website,” Kelly warned.