Paris resident scammed out of $450k

PARIS, Texas (KXII) - Paris Police are investigating after a resident reported losing nearly half a million dollars over a span of five years in a scam.

In a press release, police said the victim was told to send money to claim their Publisher Clearing House prize.

The victim allegedly sent around $450,000 in cash, money orders, and prepaid Visa gift cards.

Paris Police submitted a theft property >=$300k report. This is an ongoing investigation.

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