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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Elderly woman tells lottery scam artist to get a job and quit bothering her Scam Alert: Elderly woman tells lottery scam artist to get a job and quit bothering her52 Rating:Scam artists have been targeting a small community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and police are warning residents to be aware. The phone scams are concerning, especially for older people, and also nearly impossible to prosecute. Most of the time the person on the other line, is not in this country. In the past week, two people have gone to the Manor Township Police saying that someone tried to scam them over the phone. One person was told their son was in an accident and they needed to send money to help him. The other person, an 80-year-old woman, was told she won $900,000 in a lottery and only had to send $300 to collect the prize money. She told the person on the other line to get a job and quit bothering her. A quick check revealed the call came from Jamaica. "If it sounds too good to be true, a lot of times it is," explained Sergeant Carolyn Gundel of Manor Township Police. "There's no way for us to catch who's doing it." To avoid being a victim, Sgt. Gundel recommends several precautions. Never give any personal information over the phone like your social security or credit card numbers; never wire money, because once it's gone it's gone; and ask questions, if it is a scam you will know quickly. "They are frightening, these older people in their own homes and they're not even possibly in this country," Gundel said. "But these people are now fearful that somebody knows where they live and if they don't pay the money they are going to come after them." Sgt. Gundel went on to say a while back one person in Manor Township fell for one of these scams to the tune of $5000. CBS We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 18 comments. Last comment 4 months ago by . Housekeeper MICHIGAN United States Member #82269 October 28, 2009 13119 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 10:46 am - IP Logged | |
Many people need to quit being scam artists and get jobs. Good for her. | | |
mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 15944 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 11:23 am - IP Logged | |
Many people need to quit being scam artists and get jobs. Good for her. Scam artists are usually self-employed, running scams are their jobs. * The fundamentals of winning a lottery jackpot *
* play a lottery you can win *
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Austin United States Member #9550 December 6, 2004 171 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 11:26 am - IP Logged | |
Next time, tell them not to bother you with such a small amount of money. You need to keep the phone line open so you can hear from a Nigerian prince who will send you millions! | | |
Dutchess , NY United States Member #121976 January 21, 2012 1344 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 11:49 am - IP Logged | |
She should of notified the "Amish Mafia". They'll straighten them out.  and make your last check bounce.
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Nairobi Kenya Member #65305 September 8, 2008 81 Posts Online | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 1:22 pm - IP Logged | |
"If it sounds too good to be true, a lot of times it is," explained Sergeant Carolyn Gundel of Manor Township Police. "There's no way for us to catch who's doing it." This sentence that I quoted from the news article above,shows that sometimes it's possible for criminals to get a way with crimes they committed,which shouldn't have been the case. If you really want something in this life you have to work for it,if you really want to win the lottery,you have to really work very hard for it!, See "yesterday's winners" & ask for help from the lottery guru's here at the lottery post.Their is no anyother website on this planet,that can take you an inch closer to realising your dream of winning the jackpot other than the lottery post,and your lucky to be a member here!-because here you will find lottery winners who might offer you some help. | | |
5+1 Winner Arizona United States Member #116287 September 7, 2011 14722 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 1:48 pm - IP Logged | |
Scam artists are usually self-employed, running scams are their jobs.  Hiding from the law is a full time job.
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5+1 Winner Arizona United States Member #116287 September 7, 2011 14722 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 1:51 pm - IP Logged | |
"If it sounds too good to be true, a lot of times it is," explained Sergeant Carolyn Gundel of Manor Township Police. "There's no way for us to catch who's doing it." This sentence that I quoted from the news article above,shows that sometimes it's possible for criminals to get a way with crimes they committed,which shouldn't have been the case. But it IS the case when people wire money out of the country. There is no way to retrieve it. | | |
5+1 Winner Arizona United States Member #116287 September 7, 2011 14722 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 1:53 pm - IP Logged | |
Many people need to quit being scam artists and get jobs. Good for her. If they only would......... The world would be a BETTER place. | | |
United States Member #72957 March 18, 2009 776 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 2:25 pm - IP Logged | |
Many people need to quit being scam artists and get jobs. Good for her. I'm glad that this sheriff is giving honest advice that NOTHING can be done to protect their residents in this plague. As always, it's buyer beware. People of all ages, it's okay to answer your phone, but probably better to let ALL unrecognized phone #s go to one's answering machine. Later calling ONLY one's friends or vendor relationships back. Or if became a scam artist, be able to go to a local location where they may request a quick, pain free suicide pill ... even if they are in that location illegally. It's a strange country that will do the same for a lesser animal, but not a human animal. Each country is overpopulated anyhow, why not let volunteers willing to 'remove themselves from the ole treadmill' come forward easily (each country's organized religions and governments shouldn't be afraid if it is 1/3 of their adult residents)? 
Having millions of dollars in my financial accounts means more, consistent fun for me.
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Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12433 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 2:41 pm - IP Logged | |
I'm glad that this sheriff is giving honest advice that NOTHING can be done to protect their residents in this plague. As always, it's buyer beware. People of all ages, it's okay to answer your phone, but probably better to let ALL unrecognized phone #s go to one's answering machine. Later calling ONLY one's friends or vendor relationships back. Or if became a scam artist, be able to go to a local location where they may request a quick, pain free suicide pill ... even if they are in that location illegally. It's a strange country that will do the same for a lesser animal, but not a human animal. Each country is overpopulated anyhow, why not let volunteers willing to 'remove themselves from the ole treadmill' come forward easily (each country's organized religions and governments shouldn't be afraid if it is 1/3 of their adult residents)?
"...request a quick, pain free suicide pill..." We have Death Panels now to handle those little unpleasantries of life. You don't even have to bother thinking about when it's your time to go. Some government bureaucrats will decide that for you. They know what's best for the police state us anyway. | | |
Massachusetts United States Member #37842 April 14, 2006 960 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 3:40 pm - IP Logged | |
I am glad she was smart enough to know a scam when she saw (heard) one. I feel little sympathy for those who fall for scams. I was raised to know lunch is never free and money does not fall from the trees. | | |
mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 15944 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 4:09 pm - IP Logged | |
I am glad she was smart enough to know a scam when she saw (heard) one. I feel little sympathy for those who fall for scams. I was raised to know lunch is never free and money does not fall from the trees. Not every scam offer a free lunch or a money tree, just a cheap lunch or a tree that will grow in value. They are the hardest kinds of scams to spot and they're usually local. * The fundamentals of winning a lottery jackpot *
* play a lottery you can win *
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upstate NY United States Member #108819 March 31, 2011 434 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 5:32 pm - IP Logged | |
"...request a quick, pain free suicide pill..." We have Death Panels now to handle those little unpleasantries of life. You don't even have to bother thinking about when it's your time to go. Some government bureaucrats will decide that for you. They know what's best for the police state us anyway. "Death panels" have existed for many, many years. It started when insurance companies began caring more about profit than people. | | |
U$A United States Member #106693 February 22, 2011 7595 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 22, 2013, 5:44 pm - IP Logged | |
But it IS the case when people wire money out of the country. There is no way to retrieve it.
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