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Spanish lottery scam is exposed
Sep 4 2008 by Shirley Bartynek, Hamilton Advertiser
HOUSEHOLDERS in South Lanarkshire are being urged not to fall for the latest version of a Spanish lottery scam.
'Award notices' from the Euro Millones, La primitiva have been dropping through letterboxes across the area in recent weeks, with one householder in Carluke receiving a letter claiming that prize money of £750,000 was allocated to him.
Peter Sherry, Trading Standards manager, is concerned that many will fall for this latest version of the long-running Madrid-based scam.
He added: "The Spanish lottery scam is not a new one; however, the methods being employed by those operating it are becoming more sophisticated and devious.”
Anyone concerned that they may have been targeted can contact Trading Standards on 01698 476222/3.
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