KSP officials warn of lottery scam

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March 28, 2007

Anonymous The Times-Tribune Wed Mar 28, 2007, 08:58 AM EDT

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The old lottery scam is still around, though a recent twist cost a Whitley County family $4,000.

Kentucky State Police Detective Colan Harrell said the family received a letter from Synnex Financial Bureau in Toronto, Ontario, Canada claiming they had won a foreign lottery and enclosed a check. The check, according to the letter, was to cover taxes and a ‘one time tax fee’ to send to an attorney.

The check, Harrell said, appeared authentic and was a good copy. The phone number in the letter actually was that of a Canadian attorney. The check, though, was bogus and the family is now out $4,000 after repaying the bank, he said.

“They’re taking it a step further,” Harrell said. “In this letter, there’s a counterfeit check with it. It’s an old scam but it’s been revised.”

Anyone with questions about a letter or similar communications should report it to the local police.

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