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$200,000 ‘Winner’ Scam Targets Long Island Woman: Police

A Long Island woman was scammed out of over $200,000 total in a scheme that made her believe she was the winner of millions.

A 75-year-old Seaford woman lost over $200,000 in a scam where she was made to believe she had won millions in a Publisher's Clearing House giveaway, police said.

A 75-year-old Seaford woman lost over $200,000 in a scam where she was made to believe she had won millions in a Publisher's Clearing House giveaway, police said.

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Sophie Grieser
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On Thursday, May 4, a 75-year-old Seaford resident received a call from a stranger who told her that she was the winner of a $6 million prize from Publisher’s Clearing House, according to Nassau County police.

However, the scammer told the woman that she needed to pay the taxes on the winnings prior to receiving them.

Over the next week, the woman made multiple withdrawals totaling $136,300 and sent the payments to an address in Florida.

In addition, the woman sent the scammer jewelry valued at approximately $90,000.

The investigation into the scam is ongoing.

Nassau County Detectives urge citizens to be on high alert when it comes to scams and to check in on friends and family members who may be vulnerable to scams.

Any person with information regarding the scam is encouraged to contact 911 or Nassau County

Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

All calls will remain anonymous. 

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