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RCMP and STARS caution about lottery prize scam

Mounties in Alberta are advising of a scam making the rounds pretending to be the STARS Lottery. 

The Oyen RCMP issued a warning saying there have been recent reports of fraudsters calling potential victims and saying they are with the STARS Lottery. 

The caller tells the intended victim that they have won a prize and to claim it, they must send a payment. 

Police say the caller ID even displays ‘STARS Lottery’ to try and add legitimacy to the call. 

STARS is aware of the scam and stresses the following: 

  • Lottery ticket purchases will never be asked to send money to get their prize. If you are asked to send a cheque, money order, or payment of any kind to claim your lottery prize, it is a scam. They suggest you hang up the phone or delete an email you might get requesting payment. 

Ticket purchasers can also call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 if they believe they are being victimized. 

Written by: Justin Goulet – Vista Radio

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.
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