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John Plimmer, a former West Midlands Police detective, said anyone caught making a fraudulent claim could face jail.
"If there is evidence someone deliberately tried to con Camelot to get their hands on £33 million then obviously that's a crime," he said.
"They wouldn't have to successfully claim the money to be found guilty. Anyone convicted could be looking at a heavy custodial sentence."
Lottery chiefs warn they would take action against fraudulent jackpot claims in Worcester
"If there is evidence someone deliberately tried to con Camelot to get their hands on £33 million then obviously that's a crime," he said.
"They wouldn't have to successfully claim the money to be found guilty. Anyone convicted could be looking at a heavy custodial sentence."
Lottery chiefs warn they would take action against fraudulent jackpot claims in Worcester
