A densely-worded “prize notification” letter making the rounds in Sweetwater County is not only a scam - it’s misspelled. Sheriff Rich Haskell said his office has received numerous reports of a letter from an organization calling itself the “Prize Research Intelligence Agency” being mailed to county residents that makes reference to a “prize total of $2,536,092.23" that is now “due for payment.” The letter goes on to request that the recipient send $20 in “transfer fees” to an address in Miami in order for the “claim to be processed.” Haskell says the letter is personally addressed, talks in circles and includes and easily-overlooked fine-print disclaimer. Haskell says those who send in their 20 dollars won't get a two and a half million dollar prize, but, instead, will receive information about entering sweepstakes or even more letters soliciting money.
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