Readers have reported that a pyramid scam is making its way around immigrant communities. People are being asked to contribute $1,400, with the promise of gaining $11,000 back. Participants are told they must get two other people to participate as well. The problem is that those ‘playing’ never get any money back. The police have been alerted, and are investigating. They urge people to please beware of such schemes. If something is too good to be true, it probably is!
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