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The scammers have been approaching unsuspecting victims in Yonkers with a promise to share a lottery prize in exchange for a down payment that would be used to purchase legal services or act as collateral, according to a release by Yonkers Police from Sunday, Nov. 13.
Police said the scammer might also walk victims to storefronts such as a professional building, bank, or law office as part of the ruse, and they may then convince the victim to hand over cash or jewelry.
After the victim hands these over, the scammer will then disappear, according to authorities.
The two suspects involved in the scam are believed to be an older light-skinned Hispanic male in his late 60’s, and a dark-skinned Hispanic male in his 40’s, Yonkers Police said.
The investigation into the scams is still ongoing, according to police.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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