Cons, Frauds and Scams
Arizona Powerball Scam
Some senior residents have received calls from con artists
this first week in January. One caller stated that the senior
had won $5000 in the Arizona Powerball and they needed to call
to claim their prize. The senior knew it was a scam because:
- There is no Arizona Powerball; and
- How would the caller know that they had won a prize;
only the ticket holder knows that information.
When one senior called the number back, the con artist
wanted their credit card and bank account numbers before they
could claim their prize.
Please do not give out this
information or any other personal information over the telephone
if you don't know who is on the line.
Mesa Police Department
PO Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211
480-644-2030