SALINE COUNTY—A woman lost over $10,000 in a sweepstakes scam.
Between May 14 to May 22, a 67-year-old woman reported a man contacted by phone and told her she "won a sweepstakes, resulting in winning cash and a brand new car," according to the Saline County Sheriff's office.
The man advised in order for her to receive the prize, she needed to make payments. The victim then opened up a bank account in her name and provided the account information to the scammer. Investigators determined she lost a total of $11,000.
The sheriff office reminded, "if you think you have been scammed or have possibly come in contact with a scam, please contact the non-emergency number of local enforcement.