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Six people are facing federal charges for orchestrating a devastating sweepstakes scam that targeted elderly Americans, stealing millions and stealing their identities. Beginning in 2022, the scheme used fake lottery wins to lure victims into sending cash, checks, or even money to other victims — all while harvesting sensitive data like Social Security numbers and bank details for personal use. With penalties up to 20 years, this organized fraud exploited seniors’ trust and vulnerability, and law enforcement is now holding the perpetrators accountable — including Jamaican nationals and one U.S. citizen — as investigations continue into similar scams.

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