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A scam that has already targeted several Talladega County residents
in recent days has prompted the sheriff to issue communitywide caution.
According to Talladega County Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore, three
residents have come forward with claims they received a letter originating from
Canada and saying it’s from either Publisher’s Clearing House or the Canadian
lottery.
Kilgore said “These letters say the person has won $1 million, and
the resident has to pay a one-time small tax or processing fee, They provide a blank check for the person to
use and a contact number to speak with them. Of course, the check is bogus.”
Kilgore estimated more people have received the correspondence who
haven’t come forward, and he stressed for the community to not be fooled.
Kilgore said that People who receive suspicious mail should contact
a local law enforcement agency and notify them of the scam.
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