Diamond Member Pelican Press 0 Posted July 16, 2024 Diamond Member Share Posted July 16, 2024 This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up State police warn of lottery scam in Lackawanna County SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PSP Dunmore wants the public to be aware of a scam/theft occurring in the Commonwealth. According to PSP Dunmore, a letter was mailed to the victim, who lives in Scranton, indicating he was a second-prize winner in the USA Mega for a prize of $2,500,000.00. Three dirt bike riders wanted for alleged reckless driving The suspect in the letter goes by Allen Johnson. Johnson advised the victim, that Regions Capital Financial Services in Chicago, IL would handle the processing of his winnings and payment, according to state police. A $4,500 check was enclosed with the letter from the “financial institution” and issued to the victim to help pay a $2,450.00 processing fee. Police say the suspect told the victim to contact him to activate the check before cashing it. PSP Dunmore warns the public to refrain from sending money to unverified businesses or people and not disclose personal information to anyone over the phone. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up #State #police #warn #lottery #scam #Lackawanna #County This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up 0 Quote Link to comment https://hopzone.eu/forums/topic/67373-state-police-warn-of-lottery-scam-in-lackawanna-county/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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