Hispanic couple caught scamming other Hispanics in lotto scheme

Published August 29, 2008 4:00am ET



A Hispanic couple has been targeting other Hispanics in a lottery ticket scam, Arlington County police said Thursday.

The couple approach Hispanics, claim to be illegal immigrants and then ask for help with cashing a winning ticket, saying they fear their illegal status will keep them from getting the cash, police said.

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