By BILL NOVAK The Capital Times
bnovak@madison.com | Posted: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:25 pm
A 79-year-old Madison woman knew a scam when she heard one, and didn't fall for a too-good offer over the phone.
The attempted fraud happened Thursday, when the woman got a phone call from someone telling her she won $250,000, said police spokesman Joel DeSpain.
"She was told, however, that to collect the big prize she needed to send $189 via Western Union," DeSpain said.
The woman figured out it was a scam and hung up.
"The crook called back, wanting to know where the check was," DeSpain said.
She became fearful that the caller would keep calling back.
"The officer said if that happens, tell the caller you've contacted the police, and hang up again," DeSpain said.