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By Roz Rogoff
Police warn of lottery scam
Uploaded: Jul 28, 2012Read the full story here http://www.sanramonexpress.com/news/show_story.php?id=6088 posted Friday, July 27, 2012, 2:58 PM
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on Jul 28, 2012 at 11:02 am
Roz Rogoff is a registered user.
This is the old "Pigeon Drop" scam. It probably goes back to Ancient Rome. These cons play on people's greed or sympathy.
Tell the couple you will help them but you have an errand to complete first and you will be back in ten minutes. Then walk away and call the cops!
Roz
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