EVERETT, MASS. (WHDH) - Police are warning residents in Everett about fraudulent letters asking them for money.

The letter asks people to send money up-front in return for millions of dollars in lottery winnings.

Police also told residents to hang up if they receive phone calls promising prizes and vacations in exchange for personal information or money.

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