Letters that claim people have won large amounts of money are a scam and should be ignored, police say.
Nelson Bays police said they had recently received a number of enquiries from concerned members of the public regarding letters advising them they have won a large sum of money.
The letters contained a scratch and win type ticket, which when scratched indicates a win of a large sum of money.
It then asks the receiver to call one of several phone numbers or email an address in a foreign country to register and claim their prize, police said.
This was followed up by a caller asking for personal information.
