Watch Out For A New Lottery Scam Hitting Wisconsin Homes

It looks like we have another scam to be aware of. This one has been reported in Wisconsin and unlike most scams these days, this one happens by mail, making it pretty easy to fall for.

If it seems like there is a scam for everything these days, that's because there is. It's costing us a lot of money too. One Minnesota city just shared exactly how much to put things into perspective.

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Golden Valley officials just shared how much has been lost to scams in their area just through April and the answer is shocking: nearly $60,000 dollars. Woah.

Now, there's a new scam to be aware of and because it happens by mail, it is a lot easier to fall for than the classic text or email scam. Here's how it works.

Beware Of New Priority Mail Scam Circulating In Wisconsin

This is not good. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is warning locals about a new lottery scam that starts with Priority Mail. The scam promises a million dollar prize. In a time when things are tight for many, it's easy to let your guard down.

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So how does it work? One local received a package, accompanied by a letter appearing on what looked like legitimate letterhead from a real lottery organization. That alone already sets this scam apart from the rest.

The letter says that the recipient is the winner of a million dollars given to selected residents as part of a 'charitable initiative' but doesn't go into detail. Of course, in order to collect the promised funds, you have to give the scammer some personal information.

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Thankfully, the person who reported this scam recognized the signs and reported it. A good rule of thumb when it comes to scams is this: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Stay safe out there.