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re: If you instantly became a Billionaire would you fear for your safety
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:24 am to JBeam
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:24 am to JBeam
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I'm not married. But I'd honestly wait a few weeks or a month before telling my SO. Make sure all my ducks are in a row.
If you can't tell your SO immediately then that person shouldn't be your SO
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Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:24 am to Salmon
I believe it used to be, but a court decided, after a winner didn't want his identity known & took a state lottery commission to court, that the winner had the right to remain anonymous. I can't remember what state it was; it was several years ago, but I remember the commentators on one of the news stations saying that it set a precedent for the other states, so winners wouldn't be forced to reveal themselves pretty much anywhere if they pressed the issue.
This post was edited on 1/11/16 at 11:27 am
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:24 am to PearlJam
I own enough guns to not be afraid.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:25 am to SabiDojo
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If any of my family has outstanding debts/medical expenses, I would pay them
I would cut this off at my immediate family, handful of cousins and some close friends. I have too many cousins I don't speak to that would come out of the woodwork.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:26 am to The Hurricane
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I would cut this off at my immediate family, handful of cousins and some close friends. I have too many cousins I don't speak to that would come out of the woodwork.
I should have clarified. I have no family but my immediate family. It's kind of sad, really.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:27 am to lsuhunt555
quote:I get not fearing much for your own safety. I'm assuming you don't have children? That is what my post was primarily about. If I didn't have children, I doubt the thought would cross my mind.
I own enough guns to not be afraid.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:27 am to SabiDojo
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This post was edited on 1/11/16 at 11:47 am
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:27 am to unbeWEAVEable
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I mean, it's not like the biggest jackpot in HISTORY is going to go anonymous. Even if you had an LLC, your name would go public. I'm not sure you have a choice.
Exactly. The person trying to compare this to some Iraqi who won 2 million doesn't get it. This is the most publicized and anticipated drawing in US history. It will be literally impossible to hide who wins. The lottery commission knows IMMEDIATELY where the winning ticket(s) are sold. They've even pulled video surveillance before to try to identify winners.
If you win, you're going public no matter what you wish.
You'll be on every news channel within a week.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:28 am to SabiDojo
Once I picked up the prize money (this is under the idea of staying anonymous). I'd tell my parents and a handful of friends. I feel like you would actually be able to enjoy your winnings if you are out of the spotlight.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:29 am to PearlJam
No. Having a billion $ is not a problem. There are plenty of qualified money people and lawyers who can hide you and your money from public knowledge.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:31 am to YumYum Sauce
I'm just talking about limiting your exposure. Yes I get that this lottery is the biggest in history. But you can take the necessary steps to stop some bad situations from coming your way.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:31 am to JBeam
I personally wouldn't mind seeing the butthurt in the faces of those who treated me like shite.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:31 am to AUCE05
quote:Not for the winner of the biggest pay out ever. People that know you now, will find out and they will talk. How naive are you people?
There are plenty of qualified money people and lawyers who can hide you and your money from public knowledge.
This post was edited on 1/11/16 at 11:33 am
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:35 am to PearlJam
Yeah, you won't be living in the same shitty house you do now. You move around other rich people, in gated communities. You lose your cell phone. It would give me a reason to disconnect from the dumbass people in my life. If you think having a billion dollars is an issue, then your perception on reality is wack.
This post was edited on 1/11/16 at 11:36 am
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:36 am to SabiDojo
I wouldn't give a shite. Mainly because I'd try to be out of Louisiana within a month.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:37 am to AUCE05
quote:And those dumbass people are going to tell tmz you won the lottery. Your anonymity is gone.
Yeah, you won't be living in the same shitty house you do now. You move around other rich people, in gated communities. You lose your cell phone. It would give me a reason to disconnect from the dumbass people in my life.
quote:Mo money, Mo problems.
If you think having a billion dollars is an issue, than your perception on reality is wack.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:37 am to Horsemeat
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I live in BR
I fear for my safety.
If I win a billion?
I no longer live in BR.
Problem solved.
This guy has got it all figured out.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:38 am to AubieALUMdvm
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If you can't tell your SO immediately then that person shouldn't be your SO
I wouldn't tell my wife immediately, but only because I would want to surprise her somehow like driving home with a badass new car for her or setting up a round the world trip before she knew.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:38 am to JBeam
I would be sooooo happy.
I don't even have a ticket. :/
I don't even have a ticket. :/
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:39 am to PearlJam
Nobody is saying that you won't be known in the immediate aftermath of claiming your prize.
You will, however, be forgotten quickly and won't be some great kidnapping risk.
Remember that old lady in Florida that won 500 million+ just last year? Exactly. I had to Google it and while the info was readily available, I didn't see any news reports of somebody snatching her and mailing her ear to somebody in order to squeeze some ransom dough.
Grifters are a bigger concern than kidnappers.
You will, however, be forgotten quickly and won't be some great kidnapping risk.
Remember that old lady in Florida that won 500 million+ just last year? Exactly. I had to Google it and while the info was readily available, I didn't see any news reports of somebody snatching her and mailing her ear to somebody in order to squeeze some ransom dough.
Grifters are a bigger concern than kidnappers.
This post was edited on 1/11/16 at 11:40 am
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