DiNapoli warns of lottery scam
Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has said in a report that local sales tax revenue on Long Island grew at a slower rate last year than in other parts of New York. (Feb. 23, 2011)
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Criminals are running a lottery scam using fake checks that look as if they were issued by the state, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Friday.
The checks bear DiNapoli's forged signature and come with a letter claiming that the victim has won a lottery or sweepstakes drawing.
The catch is that to claim the prize, the "winner" must deposit the check and transfer the money to a fictitious...
