Scammers claiming to be Wells Fargo reps calling area

Havre Daily News staff

Havre-area residents say they have received a phone call from people claiming they are representing Wells Fargo Bank informing them they have won a multi-million dollar lottery and all they need to do is call a toll-free number to claim the winnings.

Wells Fargo said the calls are scams.

The Wells Fargo website warns of this scam specifically as a common scam:

“You receive a phone call, email or letter stating you have won a lottery or sweepstakes,” the Wells Fargo website says. “Scammers require you to pay a fee to receive the prize to avoid taxes or additi...