Lottery scam uses fake cheques to trap victims
Consumers have been warned about a new lottery scam which uses counterfeit cheques to lure people into believing the promised win is genuine. | Monday, June 19, 2006
11:07 AM EDT |
District attorney warns residents about 'El Gordo' lottery scam
Your name is supposedly on a list of lottery winners, but in reality your name is really on a list of potential scam victims. | Wednesday, June 14, 2006
11:04 AM EDT |
Lottery Scam in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Three people are accused of defrauding senior citizens in a swindle involving the sale of "trial packages" of lottery numbers that are supposed to be good bets. | Sunday, June 11, 2006
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Lottery scam in region
A realistic-looking check making the rounds among area residents has packed a punch for unsuspecting people “ and their bank accounts.The Williamson County Sheriff Department has been fielding complaints from area residents who have received a letter from the "Euro International Lotto." The letter informs the recipient that he or she has won a large sum of money. | Sunday, May 28, 2006
02:48 AM EDT |
Police warn of lottery scams victimizing residents
BARSTOW -- According to a Barstow police infor mation release, local residents have been victimized by a fake lottery mail scam. | Saturday, May 27, 2006
03:57 AM EDT |
More than 500 arrested in phony lottery scams
US and Foreign Law Enforcement arrest more than 565 people in mass-marketing fraud scams; Losses in US alone exceed $1 billion | Tuesday, May 23, 2006
05:37 PM EDT |
Lottery Scam Hits Acadiana
A Jeff Davis Parish man says he's been notified that he won an $85,000 lottery jackpot, b ut unfortunately for him, it's a scam. | Sunday, May 14, 2006
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