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By Derrick A. Scott

WASHINGTON, USA -- Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States, Stephen Vasciannie, said the government of Jamaica is resolved to stamp out illegal activities in the country, which include the illicit lotto scam that continues to affect both Jamaica and the United States.

He said the government has implemented several measures to counter the lotto scam, which primarily has its roots on the western end of the island.

This disclosure was made while addressing members of the Jamaica America Bar Association (JABA), northeast chapter and other professionals from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Philadelphia, at the third annual black tie and scholarship gala, held in Queens New York on Saturday, March 16, 2013.

Vasciannie said that the rolling out of a five-point plan by the government is a comprehensive approach to combat these scams. The plan will include public education, increased enforcement, the enactment new laws to deter illegal activities, as well as the strengthening of judicial and procedural rules, along with the restitution of victims.

The Jamaican envoy pointed out that the government has launched a public awareness campaign on the dangers of scamming and is encouraging persons to report scamming activities in their local communities.

The ambassador noted that the United States and Jamaican authorities were working closely raise public awareness. To this end, he urged members of the Diaspora to join in this effort as knowledge of these scams will alert individuals in the communities of Western Jamaica and beyond about the negative impact these scams have on the country.

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