St. Charles Woman Scammed for $753—Beware Recent 'UK Lottery' and Loan Scams

One person recognizes the scam, a second does not. Police say, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

St. Charles police are advising residents to be aware there are people out there all too willing to try to trick you out of your hard-earned money after one resident recognized one scam and another resident fell victim to another over the past week. In the first instance, the potential victim received a notice and a check sent through the mail, declaring he was a “winner” of the UK and North American Shoppers Sweepstakes. According to the police release on the incident, the notice explains that the check, in the amount of $3,750, was taken out of his winnings and mailed to him to help pay for the taxes and processing fees that had to be paid to the United Kingdom. The person filing the report was also advised to cash the check, and send …

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