Gadsden County sheriff warns of Walmart parking lot scam involving cash-filled pouch

QUINCY, Fla. — A scam reported in Gadsden County has prompted the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office to warn residents after a victim said she was approached by strangers offering what appeared to be a pouch of coupons that turned out to contain a large amount of cash.

The victim reported being approached in a Walmart parking lot by unknown individuals who allegedly offered her the pouch. When it was opened, it appeared to contain a large amount of money.

Investigators said the suspects allegedly convinced the victim to keep the discovery a secret, telling her they would share the money. The suspects then claimed they needed to walk to a nearby business to verify whether the money was real…

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