Families Hit By International Scam

Alabama Foley Two Baldwin County families have been wiped out financially by an international lottery scam.

by Kimberly Curth

Published: Tue, November 03, 2009 - 6:00 pm CST Last Updated: Tue, November 03, 2009 - 7:15 pm CST

FOLEY, Alabama - Two Baldwin County families have been wiped out financially by an international lottery scam. But, Foley Police believe they have made a dent in the problem after arresting a man during a sting operation in Florida. Police say Stanley Walker wasn't working alone. They believe he is part of a much larger ring working out of Jamaica, "They contact you making you believe that you've won a lottery that doesn't exist. And, these people are coerced into sending money to Jamaica in hopes of receiving their money," said Foley Police investigator, Cpl. Tony Nelson. Walker was taken to the Baldwin County Jail and is charged with felony theft. The U.S. Secret Service and a Jamaican task force are also investigating.

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carl Says:

Wed, Nov 04, 2009 at 1:31 pm

Really brings to mind that old saying,doesn’t it?” A FOOL AND HIS MONEY WILL SOON PART”.

rolltide33 Says:

Wed, Nov 04, 2009 at 9:41 am

Here’s your sign…

mob1 Says:

Wed, Nov 04, 2009 at 8:23 am

Let us know who fell for something so stupid… I have a little prize give away of my own.

NakedMariner Says:

Tue, Nov 03, 2009 at 11:11 pm

Their own stupidity and greed caused them to lose their money. I have no sympathy for them. However, the thieves should spend a lifetime in prison doing hard labor.

rmseek1234 Says:

Tue, Nov 03, 2009 at 8:31 pm

Good grief! Another station is reporting these two families were milked out of a million dollars! Mercy! I wonder if these were elderly people? (I recant my “sign” statement if they were).

rmseek1234 Says:

Tue, Nov 03, 2009 at 8:28 pm

Are they wearing a sign now?