Police in Ripley are battling a new mail scam, promising
hundreds of thousands of dollars to people.
The scam letter, promising winnings, includes a check with
security features, like a heat-sensitive mark.
"It seems legit because they put so much time and effort
into actually doing this, and it's easier to fool people that way," Ripley
Police Cpl. Bradley Anderson said.
"I was to take the check and get it cashed and send the
money to pay the taxes and so on, on the million dollars I was supposed to have
won," Harris said.
The letter also has a number for winner to call.
Police said people on the line ask for your personal
information, like social security numbers and bank account numbers. It's all
information you should never give out.
Ripley Police said the letters are making their way through
neighborhoods there.
Police said if you receive one of these letters or suspicious
calls saying you've won the lottery, call them immediately.
