Taylorville Police Department are warning of a new scam where people are saying they are from Publishers Clearing House and you have won money. Taylorville Police is asking you to stay vigilant and if it seems to good to be true it probably is. The Taylorville Police Department is asking you to not send money to people you don’t know.  

Some other red flags you should be aware of include if someonoe tries to develop a quick relationship with you and than asks for money, if someone says you have to pay to collect your winnings, or if someone is asking you to buy them gift cards for codes it’s definitely something to be aware of. The final thing is to be on the lookout if someone is scaring you or threatening you and says it can go away with money or gift cards, make sure you hang up the phone. 

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