LATINOS WARNED OF LOTTO SCAM THROUGH COMIC STRIP

“Baldo, the first nationally-syndicated comic strip featuring a Latino family living in the United States, has teamed up with the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) to warn readers about a growing scam that targets Latinos, especially the elderly.

The so-called “Latin Lotto Scam” has been reported throughout the United States in communities with large Hispanic populations. Con artists typically approach elderly individuals with what appears to be a winning lottery ticket. The con artists claim they can’t collect their prize because of immigration issues and ask the victim to claim it for them. As a sign of “good faith,” the victim is asked for a security deposit. Of course, once the money has been taken from the victim, the con artists disappear – leaving behind a worthless lottery ticket.”

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