One of the world's largest money transfer firms is paying up big for it's involvement in extensive wire fraud schemes. U.S. officials say some of the victims are from the mid-state.
Reports show some of those scammed lived in Harrisburg, Palmyra and Chambersburg.
To avoid prosecution, Moneygram agreed to pay $100 million to the victims.
Officials say they were lured with bogus sweepstakes prizes. Then they were convinced to cash counterfeit checks and wire part of the proceeds via money-gram to the scammers.
The company claimed the money would be used for fees for their fake fortune. Authorities say several company agents were arrested in the U.S. and Canada.
If you think you were one of those scammed, check out the attached documents to find more information about victim compensation and see if you have cash coming to you.
Reports show some of those scammed lived in Harrisburg, Palmyra and Chambersburg.
To avoid prosecution, Moneygram agreed to pay $100 million to the victims.
Officials say they were lured with bogus sweepstakes prizes. Then they were convinced to cash counterfeit checks and wire part of the proceeds via money-gram to the scammers.
The company claimed the money would be used for fees for their fake fortune. Authorities say several company agents were arrested in the U.S. and Canada.
If you think you were one of those scammed, check out the attached documents to find more information about victim compensation and see if you have cash coming to you.