Scammers took $400,000 from a woman who thought she won a $3 million sweepstakes.
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- Scammers reportedly tricked a woman into believing she won $3 million, then stole $400,000 from her.
- They targeted the woman because she was elderly and showing early signs of dementia, police say.
- The FTC has urged vigilance against sweepstakes scams that demand upfront payment.
Scammers in Florida tricked a woman into thinking she won $3 million, then stole $400,000 from her bank account.