A Cuban store clerk in the United States fell victim to a prank by her coworkers, who handed her a fake scratch-off ticket claiming she won $50,000. The star of this viral video is @babyladecapecoral on TikTok, who initially appears excited, ready to scratch off her ticket. "Let's see if I become a millionaire. Here we go," she says before scratching the ticket.
"I gave one to each of you, but no one won anything," one coworker says, playing along with the prank. As she finishes scratching, the ticket indicates a $50,000 win, causing Bárbara to scream with joy, fall to the floor, and even perform a twerking dance in the middle of her workplace. "You need to confirm it properly," another coworker advises. It isn’t until the end when her colleagues reveal it was all a joke that she realizes the ticket is fake. She takes the prank in stride, laughing along with everyone.
The reactions to this prank have been immediate, with comments flooding in such as: "And yet they say money doesn't make people happy," "That's why I never accept scratch-offs from anyone," "Oh my God, I would quit right then and there and never look back. Man, you don't do that," "You nailed it better than Michael Jackson," "Poor thing, I laughed so hard I cried. You'll win it soon, you already declared it to the universe," "She was thrilled just thinking she had won $50, with $50,000 she was over the moon," and "Girl, I'm never speaking to anyone who pulls that prank on me again," some users remarked.
This isn't the first time a prank involving scratch-off tickets has gone viral on social media. Just a few days ago, a cook also fell for the same joke, though his ticket falsely claimed a $500,000 win.
Insights on Viral Pranks with Fake Lottery Tickets
Given the popularity of these pranks, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
Why do people fall for fake scratch-off ticket pranks?
People often fall for these pranks because they are caught off guard and the tickets look very convincing. The excitement of potentially winning a large sum of money can cloud judgment temporarily.
Are fake scratch-off tickets legal?
Fake scratch-off tickets are usually sold as novelty items and are legal as long as they are clearly marked as fake and used in a playful context without intent to defraud.
How can you tell if a scratch-off ticket is fake?
To determine if a scratch-off ticket is fake, look for unusual print fonts, misspellings, and lack of official lottery branding. It’s always wise to double-check with the official lottery website or a retailer.