Scam alert: Detroit couple’s lottery win turns out to be costly hoax

DETROIT – Sweepstakes scammers are moving in, trying to rip you off, according to a Detroit couple who thought they had struck it rich but then called Local 4 to investigate their supposed lottery winnings, only to learn it was a hoax.

The Eubanks family thought they had won big after they received a letter from Publishers Clearing House stating they had won $750,000.

But in order for them to win the mega prize, they must first pay $8,900,40 to cover the taxes.

You have to cash a check sent by the scammer to cover the taxes to win. If you’re told to pay up to get what you’ve won, that’s a scam red flag.

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