Ogdensburg police are warning the public to beware of a possible telephone scam.

Police were called Thursday at 1:50 p.m. by a woman who said she was called and told she won a “mega millions” contest.

Police called two names, Mr. Rich at 876-391-0469 and Mrs. Johnson at 217-599-8977. They both denied making the calls.

For more information, call the police department at 393-1551.

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