MCPHERSON – Law enforcement authorities in McPherson County are investigating a phone scam.

Police reported on social media that officers received a second report Wednesday of a McPherson residents losing money to another scam.

The caller claimed to be with Publisher’s Clearing House and offered cash and a Mercedes-Benz if the subject would just send in a “small portion of the taxes on the prizes”.

Police reminded, “be suspicious of callers who claim you’ve won but ask you to send money.

You have not heard from a legitimate sweepstakes company, if you receive a telephone call from someone claiming you have won a sweepstakes prize and asking you to send money to claim it.”

Publishers Clearing House does not notify contest winners by phone.