The resort's police have been tracking
con-artists who pose as workers for the Euro Millions Lottery before trying to trick hundreds of pounds out of unsuspecting victims.
One woman, in South
Shore, contacted police this week after receiving an offer that looked too good to be true through the post.
The letter, on official-looking headed note
paper, said she had won 700,000 euros in a Euro Millions sweepstake draw that took place last week.
Unfortunately, the correspondence said there had been some sort of mix-up with the winning tickets and to verify the woman was the correct winner, she would have to supply all her personal details and banking numbers.
Only then would the "lottery commission" release the prize money, minus a five per cent administration fee.
Smelling a rat, the woman took the letter to the police and crime prevention officer Andy Denton confirmed it was a scam.
Now, he is advising anyone else who might receive such letters to
contact police and not hand over any details.
PC Denton said: "This type of correspondence, whether it should arrive by post, e-mail or through a telephone
call, should be treated with extreme caution.
"Anything that asks for bank and personal details is highly likely to be from criminals trying to get their hands on your money. This example came from the Spanish Euro Millions Lotteria International and mentioned a ticket that had been bought in spain.
"Because this woman knew she hadn't bought a ticket in Spain, she quickly worked out it
was a scam but others may not be so sharp and need to be aware of this type of con.
"If something looks too good to be true, it probably is."
Call
Blackpool Police on (01253) 293933 for more information.