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Lodi police urge residents to beware of lottery scam

A copy of a check in a scam letter being sent to area residents is seen in this image provided by the Lodi Police Department. The scam informs the reader they've won an international lottery and includes a check for $3,900. The check is to help the recipient pay for nearly $2,000 in "taxes and applicable fees."

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Lodi police urge residents to beware of lottery scam

A copy of a scam letter being sent to area residents is seen in this image provided by the Lodi Police Department. The scam informs the reader they've won an international lottery and includes a check for $3,900. The check is to help the recipient pay for nearly $2,000 in "taxes and applicable fees."

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