Authorities Investigate Lotto Scam
Posted/updated on: January 12, 2021 at 5:10 am
NACOGDOCHES — Nacogdoches Police are trying to track down the culprit behind a mail scam. According to KETK, residents received a notification by mail of winning a shoppers sweepstakes lottery. Enclosed was a letter saying they won with a counterfeit cashiers check from Chase Bank. Police say the winner are then asked to deposit the check and wire the money to a tax agent. The person’s account is then charged thousands of dollars.
