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Beware of Lottery Scammers - West Springfield Police District
Posted by:
McGruff - The Crime Dog
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Date: November 27, 2011 10:17AM
Beware of Lottery Scammers
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/news-releases/2011/112311lotteryscam.htm
Fairfax County Police Department
Public Information Office
4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030
703-246-2253. TTY 703-204-2264. Fax 703-246-4253
FCPD-PIO@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police
News Release:: 2011/LHC(7)
November 23, 2011
Beware of Lottery Scammers
West Springfield Police District – Police warn holiday shoppers to beware of strangers who approach them in parking lots claiming they need help to cash in “winning” lottery tickets. It’s a new twist on a heart-breaking scam that’s been around for years, according to detectives. Often, the targets of the scams are immigrants who are reluctant or embarrassed to contact police which causes significant delays for investigators.
In a recent report, a man (of Middle Eastern descent) was approached by two men, with Hispanic and Russian accents, as he exited a Costco parking lot in Springfield. The men told them that they had a winning lottery ticket but were unable to cash it due to their immigration statuses. They offered to give the ticket to the man; he could cash it in and keep the proceeds but asked that he pay them $30,000. cash to do so. After a bit of convincing conversation, the man agreed. The men drove to a bank, where the victim withdrew all of his money and purchased the ticket. They had arranged to celebrate with Subway sandwiches, but the two men disappeared while the man sat and waited for them. He quickly realized he’d been duped but did not immediately report his devastating losses to either police or his own family.
Detectives have investigated at least four similar cases in parking lots across Fairfax County and feel that there may be more people who’ve been victimized but never reported the incidents to police. They ask that the public be cautious and report such suspicious events to store security or police.
Suspect photos in the Costco incident are attached to this email. The incident occurred on October 25. The suspects were described as a white male with a Russian accent, wearing glasses with short hair. The second man was Hispanic, around 5 feet 2 inches tall, with a small build and a dark complexion. They were seen leaving the area in a dark sedan.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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To request this information in an alternate format, call the Public Information Office at 703.246.2253. TTY 703-204-2264
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http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/news-releases/2011/112311lotteryscam.htm
Fairfax County Police Department
Public Information Office
4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030
703-246-2253. TTY 703-204-2264. Fax 703-246-4253
FCPD-PIO@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police
News Release:: 2011/LHC(7)
November 23, 2011
Beware of Lottery Scammers
West Springfield Police District – Police warn holiday shoppers to beware of strangers who approach them in parking lots claiming they need help to cash in “winning” lottery tickets. It’s a new twist on a heart-breaking scam that’s been around for years, according to detectives. Often, the targets of the scams are immigrants who are reluctant or embarrassed to contact police which causes significant delays for investigators.
In a recent report, a man (of Middle Eastern descent) was approached by two men, with Hispanic and Russian accents, as he exited a Costco parking lot in Springfield. The men told them that they had a winning lottery ticket but were unable to cash it due to their immigration statuses. They offered to give the ticket to the man; he could cash it in and keep the proceeds but asked that he pay them $30,000. cash to do so. After a bit of convincing conversation, the man agreed. The men drove to a bank, where the victim withdrew all of his money and purchased the ticket. They had arranged to celebrate with Subway sandwiches, but the two men disappeared while the man sat and waited for them. He quickly realized he’d been duped but did not immediately report his devastating losses to either police or his own family.
Detectives have investigated at least four similar cases in parking lots across Fairfax County and feel that there may be more people who’ve been victimized but never reported the incidents to police. They ask that the public be cautious and report such suspicious events to store security or police.
Suspect photos in the Costco incident are attached to this email. The incident occurred on October 25. The suspects were described as a white male with a Russian accent, wearing glasses with short hair. The second man was Hispanic, around 5 feet 2 inches tall, with a small build and a dark complexion. They were seen leaving the area in a dark sedan.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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To request this information in an alternate format, call the Public Information Office at 703.246.2253. TTY 703-204-2264
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Re: Beware of Lottery Scammers - West Springfield Police District
Posted by:
sucks to be him
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Date: November 27, 2011 10:46AM
This scam has been around for years. It needs one vital element to work and that is greed.
The only question I have about this incident is how did someone that stupid have $30,000 in the bank.
The only question I have about this incident is how did someone that stupid have $30,000 in the bank.
Re: Beware of Lottery Scammers - West Springfield Police District
Posted by:
Buy in Bulk
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Date: November 27, 2011 10:49AM
sucks to be him Wrote:
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> This scam has been around for years. It needs one
> vital element to work and that is greed.
>
> The only question I have about this incident is
> how did someone that stupid have $30,000 in the
> bank.
at least he saved a few bucks shopping at Costco by buying large quantities of products. You see? there's always a bright side to the story .
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> This scam has been around for years. It needs one
> vital element to work and that is greed.
>
> The only question I have about this incident is
> how did someone that stupid have $30,000 in the
> bank.
at least he saved a few bucks shopping at Costco by buying large quantities of products. You see? there's always a bright side to the story .
Re: Beware of Lottery Scammers - West Springfield Police District
Posted by:
Alpha Male
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Date: November 27, 2011 10:50AM
A fool and his money are soon parted.
Re: Beware of Lottery Scammers - West Springfield Police District
Posted by:
Seriously Stumped
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Date: November 27, 2011 12:36PM
If its too good to be true, its too good. How many fucking times can this mantra be repeated over the years?