January of 2020 I won 1 million as a result of playing powerball online. At that time my name was Mary Evans. Because of the current Virginia law my winning was public record, also aired on 3 local TV channels for 3 days. I was also videotaped by the VA Lottery hence anyone visiting the lottery website saw my picture (video) also my name and location of residence (Mechanicsville VA). Unfortunately scammers got my information and proceeded to open multiple instagrams impersonating me saying I had won and was giving money away. I wasn’t aware until a lady from Oregon contacted me via cell call letting me know that she was offered 30k. She knew it was a scam and the scammers were requesting her to give them gift cards to pay the freight cost for the 30k. I also had someone on my property at my front door at 2am wearing a disguise over their head. I had scammers on my Facebook page showing pictures of money given to them claiming it was me. These are highlights of the risks and unsafe conditions due to making public the lucky winners of the Virginia Lottery. A lottery representative advised me this was a marketing tool which to me should not be a priority over our safety. All citizens are aware of the Virginia Lottery in my opinion. I ask that winners in the future have the option to be anonymous to keep our citizens safe. This is a time that should be filled with enjoyment of winning and not in fear. Thank you for your consideration. Mary Fardoulis former Mary Evans

January of 2020 I won 1 Million dollars as a result of playing Powerball online via the Virginia Lottery. When I arrived for my appointment with the lottery I asked if I could remain anonymous. I was advised that it was public record and Virginia law. A short time after wards I was all over social media from a video taken at the VA Lottery. Shortly after winning someone around 2am one morning appeared at my house wearing a disguise ringing my doorbell. This person was on foot and clearly was acting suspicious. I also was texted by a lady in Oregon advising me that scammers pretending to be me contacted her. While impersonating me saying I was giving her 30k and she had to pay for the freight via gift cards. I also received numerous calls that were scammers wanting me to give them money. My name at the time was Mary Evans which was revealed on the lottery website and gave my location as Mechanicsville Virginia. Given this information all anyone had to do was goggle my name which displayed name address and phone number. Scammers had pictures on Instagram of them being given money and my picture that was in the video taken at the Virginia lottery. The accounts on instagram were in my name which I did not set up. I am asking for consideration for anyone winning the lottery to have the option to be anonymous. I feel the above briefly describes the risk and danger making this public record. As it was explained to me by the lottery representative this is used for marketing. All citizens are aware of the lottery and I feel the safety of our citizens far exceeds the marketing tool. I sincerely appreciate consideration of this bill. Best regards, Mary Fardoulis former name Mary Evans