Peterborough Police Service Issue Warning of Lottery Phone Scam

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Peterborough Police Service has issued a warning after learning of another scam that took place on Monday.

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Police received reports of a phone scam involving an 86-year-old Peterborough resident. 

The victim was told they won a significant lottery prize and a vehicle from Ontario Lottery and Gaming and was being delivered. The scammers claimed the delivery would be delayed and payment of around $20,000 was required to release the prize. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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