CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department is warning the public of a scam involving the Publisher’s Clearing House sweepstakes.
In what appears to be a nationwide trend, scammers will deceive victims into believing they’ve won a prize and request a pre-payment to claim that prize.
In Cheyenne, the department says scammers mail fake checks to residents. To cash the check, victims are asked to call a number and provide bank information or pay a fee by purchasing gift cards.
The PCH will never make winners pay fees, and only sends certified mail.
The department is requesting residents to warn friends and family members — especially those who are senior citizens, as they are often the targets of these crimes.
For more information regarding these scams, visit https://info.pch.com/fraud-protection-2/.
