N.J. investigators warn of lottery scam

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LckyLary — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 04:33:28 GMT

How does someone pull a scam on a debt collector? Maybe it was for all the people struggling to make ends meet that can't sit down to a quiet dinner with their family without the phone ringing sometimes with spoofed Caller ID 8 times a day and the person calling (not necessarily this person) having a real attitude. I agree that someone has to be real stupid or living under a rock for the last 50 years to fall for something like that. And yes, better safe than sorry. I always get verification on... [ More ]

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justxploring — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 06:40:08 GMT

There are many groups in FL that advise seniors about these scams. I agree we need to spread the word. I tell my neighbors all the time about these scams. Unfortunately, it also hurts honest people who want to help others. It makes people suspicious. I'm even a little uncomfortable giving out personal information. 2 days ago I got a call Hi, this is Comcast Cable to install your ..... Well I am a Comcast customer, but I don't have whatever he was installing (something for High Definition TV... [ More ]

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TheGameGrl — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:40:34 GMT

On working with the elders during my younger years, it amazes me that any of them can read the print on these scamms(the print is soo small!). Rarely can I even read it and my eyesight isnt so shabby. its my reading skills sometimes that I worry about. Pronunciation never was my forte. Anywhos, it behooves us as the younger generation to aide our elders when they do receive letters of this nature. We have a right to speak to them and bring awareness to the overall public. This doesnt mean we go

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DoubleDown — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:00:40 GMT

I agree JXP...

There is a special place in Hell for people that take advantage of others like these scammers...

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justxploring — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:35:30 GMT

I should probably stop posting when I see a news article like this, because I sound mean and I'm not. The people who scam others to steal their money are terrible human beings and should be punished severely. Too bad a lot of them aren't caught. I really feel awful when I hear that people are scammed. In fact, one reason I've had trouble at a few jobs is because I won't take advantage of anyone or lie. However, the people in these articles really have to be stupid!!

Sorry, just the way I... [ More ]

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psykomo — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 06:17:57 GMT

Thankssssssssssss

...... NJ

N.J. investigators warn of lottery scam

Lottery Post — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 02:13:01 GMT

Same old lottery scam that people keep falling for

Melissa A. Garcia, a financially strapped single mother, rejoiced last month when she received a letter proclaiming she had won $65,000 in the Horizon Empire Sweepstakes.

The letter even came with a legitimate-looking business check for $2,450.80. The money, the letter stated, was supposed to cover taxes and clearance fees so Garcia could claim her prize.

I thought it was my way out of all the things I've been through, said Garcia,... [ More ]