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Five Accused in Elaborate Sweepstakes Scam that Cost La Crosse Couple over $450,000

The scammers made 2,419 calls to the elderly couple and obtained $450,000 by falsely demanding taxes and fees on fake sweepstakes prizes.

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Five people are facing felony charges in connection with an elaborate sweepstakes scam that cost a La Crosse County couple more than $450,000 over eight months.

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Winona Daily News broke the news in on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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