A TikTok user recently shared a heartbreaking story of mistaken identity when it comes to winning the People’s Postcode Lottery. Chris Cork, hailing from Greater Manchester, eagerly anticipated a windfall after years of participating in the lottery, only to have his hopes shattered by a disappointing package.

In a video that garnered over 60,000 likes, Chris expressed his initial excitement, believing he had struck it rich. However, upon receiving the package, his elation quickly turned to disappointment. The caption of the video read: ‘I am a Peoples Postcode Lottery WINNER… well I thought I was!!!’

Chris narrated the moment the postman delivered the package, building up the suspense as he speculated about the contents. He shared, ‘I thought I’d won a lot of money. I’ve been doing the People’s Postcode Lottery for eight years. The postman just knocked on my door, gave me this, which is quite big. Sealed. I thought I f***** done it.’

His anticipation grew as he imagined the possibility of a substantial cheque inside the package. He described his reaction, ‘I thought this could be a cheque. If you look at the size of that, it looks like a cheque could be in there…’

However, as Chris opened the package, his excitement quickly turned to dismay. Instead of a life-changing sum of money, he found something far less thrilling. The video captures his rollercoaster of emotions as he realized he had not won the lottery after all.

This viral TikTok video serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of lottery games and the emotional highs and lows that come with them. While Chris’s experience may not have ended with a big win, his story resonates with many who have dared to dream of hitting the jackpot.