Another Lottery Scam Asks For Processing Fee

A caller claiming to be from the Florida Lottery tells the person they have won $8 million

POLK COUNTY, MN — Another lottery scam is targeting people in our region.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints about the scam.

A caller claiming to be from the Florida Lottery tells the person they have won $8 million.

The caller then asks for a $1,400 processing fee to get the prize money.

Authorities say it is a scam and warn you not to give out any personal or bank account information.