SCAM: 75-year-old woman scammed out of $45,000 by “illegal immigrants” claiming they won the lottery in Santa Ana, California.
The victim was approached by 2 individuals in a car who claimed they had a $2.7 milliion lottery ticket but, due to their immigration status, couldn't turn it in for the winnings.
She then got in their car and was taken to her house, where she gave the men $45,000 in cash and jewelry as collateral, before the suspects took off.
Santa Ana PD is still searching for the suspects.
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