Bradford residents warned against FIFA scam

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    Residents in Bradford are being warned about a football-based lottery scam.

    Police have told the public to be on their guard against a con that has allegedly been resurrected from 2014.

    A number of residents have received letters which claim that they have won £800,000 in an “International FIFA World Cup Online Lottery”.

    The letter tells recipients that they should contact a “claims agent” on the number provided to claim their prize money.

    The letter also details that winners should update changes in personal information with the “claims agent” – information which can be used to commit identity fraud.

    West Yorkshire Police said FIFA have confirmed that any such correspondence has no connection with or authorisation from FIFA.

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