OAP warns of scam letter
Published Date:
21 November 2008
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A PENSIONER is warning people to be on their guard against a suspected scam letter doing the rounds.
Bill Rutherford, 72, from Jarrow, received a letter claiming his wife had won more than £7,300 – but they had to send £20 to a Canadian firm to claim his prize.
The company was called Davenport and the letter had been posted from Las Vegas.
Mr Rutherford said: "Obviously we didn't send the £20 because we weren't going to be caught out, but other people may be taken in by it."
The letter has been handed in to trading standards officers at South Tyneside Council.
The full article contains 108 words and appears in Shields Gazette newspaper.
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Last Updated:
21 November 2008 1:08 PM
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Source:
Shields Gazette
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Location:
South Shields
