A woman loses over $10,000 after a sweepstakes scam.

According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, a 67-year old woman reported from the timeframe of May 14- May 22, she was being scammed.

She was contacted via phonecall by a male, who told her she "won a sweepstakes, resulting in winning cash and a brand new car." 

The male advised in order for her to receive the prize, she needed to make payments.

The victim then opened up a bank account in her name and provided the account information to the scammer.

It was determined she lost a total of $11,000.

If you think you have been scammed or have possibly come in contact with a scam, please contact the non-emergency number of local enforcement:

Salina Police Department:&nbsp;(785) 826-7210

Saline County Sheriff's Office:&nbsp;(785) 826-6500

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 </figure>Salina PostA woman loses over $10,000 after a sweepstakes scam.According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, a 67-year old woman reported from the timeframe of May 14- May 22, she was being scammed.She was contacted via phonecall by a male, who told her she "won a sweepstakes, resulting in winning cash and a brand new car." The male advised in order for her to receive the prize, she needed to make payments.The victim then opened up a bank account in her name and provided the account information to the scammer.It was determined she lost a total of $11,000.If you think you have been scammed or have possibly come in contact with a scam, please contact the non-emergency number of local enforcement:Salina Police Department:&nbsp;(785) 826-7210Saline County Sheriff's Office:&nbsp;(785) 826-6500

Sheriff: Woman out over $10,000 after sweepstakes scam