PRATT – Law enforcement authorities in Pratt County are investigating a free car scam.
The Sheriff’s Department in Pratt reported a resident received a call on Monday from an individual claiming they had won a free car and some money.
However, in order to receive the car and money the winner needed to meet the caller at Walmart.
The resident notified the Pratt County Sheriff’s Office, and detectives were unsuccessful in attempting to make contact with that number.
The Pratt County Sheriff’s Office reminded residents, no one is going to give you money, cars, or expensive gifts for nothing. Never arrange to meet these people.
For any meetings you may arrange through Craigslist, Ebay, and etc., arrange to meet them at the Pratt Law Enforcement Center, arrange to be at the Law Enforcement building early and let officers know who you are meeting and what the meeting is for.
The Law Enforcement Center is a much safer environment than a parking lot somewhere.