MCPHERSON – Law enforcement authorities in McPherson County are investigating a phone scam.
Police reported on social media that officers received a second report Wednesday of a McPherson residents losing money to another scam.
The caller claimed to be with Publisher’s Clearing House and offered cash and a Mercedes-Benz if the subject would just send in a “small portion of the taxes on the prizes”.
Police reminded, “be suspicious of callers who claim you’ve won but ask you to send money.
You have not heard from a legitimate sweepstakes company, if you receive a telephone call from someone claiming you have won a sweepstakes prize and asking you to send money to claim it.”
Publishers Clearing House does not notify contest winners by phone.