A woman walked into the Portsmouth Police Department this week with a story that sounded too good to be true—and thankfully, she trusted her instincts. The woman reported receiving a phone call claiming she had won $17 million. There was just one catch: she was told she needed to send a $50,000 check before the winnings could be released. 🚩 Red […]
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