MIAMI (AP) — Three South Florida men have been charged in lottery scams based in Jamaica.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami, the schemes targeted elderly victims in the U.S. The victims were told that they had won a lottery or sweepstakes, but they first had to pay taxes or fees on the winnings in order to claim the prizes.

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