New lottery scam

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Story Published: Nov 9, 2009 at 6:20 PM MST

Story Updated: Nov 9, 2009 at 6:20 PM MST

By Hasti Taghi

IDAHO FALLS - A new scam costs one person 42-thousand dollars.
Bonneville County Detectives are asking you to be extra careful.
The sheriff's office has received several calls about the lottery scam that seems to be targeting our area.
The scammer claims you won 20-million-dollars.
But here's the catch... to get your winnings, they ask you to pay some fees included taxes.
The scam seems to be coming from overseas.
The F-B-I is aware of it and the best advice at this point is just watch out!

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