Scam artists from Canada have bilked at least three people of thousands of dollars in Bakersfield.
Police say the scam is a common one where the victim is told they have won a large amount of money, but must pay a fee in order to get it.
Investigators say victims are often embarrassed for being scammed and donĀ“t report the crime. Police urged that such offers should be ignored or reported to authorities.
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