Police Warn Of Lottery Scams

April 26, 2012

Authorities are warning the public to be aware of fraudulent lottery and fraudulent lottery and inheritance claims after complaints were received by the Pensacola Police Department.

“As with other scams, people are being mailed a check and a letter promising them more  money if they cash the check and send money to a specific address,” said Pensacola Police Chief Chip W. Simmons.
Simmons said legitimate letters from companies, attorneys or other sources will not ask people to provide money before they receive winnings and/or inheritances. Scams such as this occur throughout the year,  and people need to be wary of requests for money they receive in the mail, over the internet or by telephone, he said.

“This is especially true for people who haven’t entered a particular contest or lottery,” Simmons added.

If someone receives that they believe to be a fraudulent letter, they are asked to contact their local law enforcement agency.

Comments

3 Responses to “Police Warn Of Lottery Scams”

  1. Mic Hall on April 26th, 2012 6:51 pm

    GREED! This is almost all about taking advantage of people who are easily swayed by the greed it prompts and their gullibility.

    If they only thought for a couple of minutes they would know better.

  2. Susan on April 26th, 2012 10:53 am

    Common sense people, common sense!

  3. Jane on April 26th, 2012 6:57 am

    This is an old scam….don’t fall for it!

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