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ND – (AP) Federal prosecutors say the sentence for a man convicted by a North Dakota jury for leading a Jamaican lottery scam should reflect the “severe mental anguish” he caused his victims.

Sanjay Williams bought and sold “sucker lists” of potential victims. He was found guilty in May of conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering.

The sentencing memorandum says one witness testified that Williams threatened to rape her daughters and kill her son, and at least one victim committed suicide “after suffering greatly.”

The investigation began after a North Dakota woman was duped out of more than $300,000. Williams faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. Sentencing is set for October 5.

Meanwhile another scam is making the rounds as the caller threatens legal action against you if you don’t call back. Here is a recording of a scam artist captured by a Valley City resident on their phone.

If you call back the caller will attempt to bully you into giving your personal bank account information and other personal document that will lead to scamming you out of your money.

If you receive a call like this, hang up and report it to your nearest law enforcement agency.