Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has issued a warning to Iowans about the prevalence of lottery scams, which led to nearly $340 million in losses for Americans last year. These scams involve con artists convincing victims that they have won a prize and then manipulating them into making payments to receive it. “Scammers are professional manipulators and thieves,” said Attorney General Bird. “They exploit Iowans’ hopes and dreams before stealing from them, taking not just money but also confidence, joy, trust, and livelihood. I urge Iowans to be vigilant and remember that if something sounds t…