Crime

98-Year-Old Woman Loses $112K in Publishers Clearing House Scam

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A 98-year-old Pennsylvania woman lost $112,000 in a fake sweepstakes scheme.

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Scammers used the Publishers Clearing House name to demand upfront fees for fictitious prizes.

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Legitimate contest operators never require winners to pay money to claim prizes.

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Authorities urge families to monitor elderly relatives' finances to prevent similar frauds.

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