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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – People in our state are getting peppered with claims that they can sign up to receive their share of a tobacco lawsuit settlement.
That’s according to the state Attorney General’s Office.
A Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement was reached in 1998.
Around $206 billion is going to governments to help cover the health care costs of smokers and chewers.
The fake ads offer consumers tax-free monthly payments.
The catch is, to learn how to claim a settlement, consumers must buy a subscription that costs up to $129.
The scammers ask for personal information and a credit card number.
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