U.S. Department
of Justice
Press Release
Press Advisory - Joint News Conference - New Telephone Lottery Scam Epidemic in North Dakota
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of North Dakota
May 24, 2013
BISMARCK, ND – Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and United States Attorney Tim Purdon will hold a joint news conference to discuss state and federal efforts to combat a sudden increase in telephone lottery scams. This spring has seen a marked increase in reports of North Dakotans being victimized by these scams, which often target the elderly or other vulnerable members of our community.
Attorney General Stenehjem and United States Attorney Purdon will be joined by representatives of federal and state enforcement agencies.
| When: | |
| North Dakota Attorney General’s Office | |
| 600 East Boulevard Ave, 1st floor | |
| Bismarck, ND | |
| Who: | North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem |
| North Dakota United States Attorney Timothy Purdon | |
| F.B.I. Special Agent in Charge Chris Warrener | |
| United States Postal Inspection Team Leader Kate Nichols | |
| North Dakota Consumer Protection Director Parrell Grossman | |
| U.S.A.O. Criminal Chief Clare Hochhalter |
Updated February 9, 2015
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