Brooklyn residents warned about trending lotto scam in Bushwick

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Bushwick residents have been alerted in recent weeks to a lottery scam in the area. The scam has been reported around Wyckoff Avenue and Starr Street, but it has also affected multiple locations throughout the community. According to local authorities, individuals have been approached in the early afternoon by scammers claiming to be undocumented immigrants in need of assistance cashing a winning lottery ticket. The NYPD has released a warning on social media, including a photo that illustrates the scam. Authorities claim the person typically approaches a potential victim, while another claims to know a lawyer who can facilitate the cashing of the ticket. They will then attempt to convince the victim to pay a fee for the attorney's services, assuring them that everyone involved will split the winnings. The NYPD emphasizes a critical point: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. They're warning residents never to give money or personal information to anyone they do not know. Investigators have also added a crucial reminder: if you did not purchase the lottery ticket yourself, it is likely a scam. "