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Scam Alert: Beware Of Calls, Texts From Fake Uber Employees Scam Alert: Beware Of Calls, Texts From Fake Uber Employees
Scam Alert: Beware Of Calls, Texts From Fake Uber Employees There's a new Uber scam and police are warning area residents to be aware of it. Scam callers claiming to be Uber employees say they need to verify your account login credentials. If the victim doesn't immediately agree, the scammer will say there has been some suspicious activity on your account and "in order to continue driving, you will need to verify four out of five questions." While talking to the victim, the scammer will then send a text message that begins "Reply for verification." That is followed by subsequent texts asking for password and other info. Several victims …

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Hackers Target Weston Students In Phishing Scheme Hackers Target Weston Students In Phishing Scheme
Hackers Target Weston Students In Phishing Scheme Hackers have targeted students at a Fairfield County High School in a recent phishing scheme that came to light. Several students have received questionable emails that stated their accounts had been hacked. In reality, the accounts were fine and the messages were phishing emails by opportunistic scammers. The scammers reportedly sought to obtain information for iTunes gift cards, or demanding money to ensure that the student doesn’t lose access to the account This week, Craig Tunks, the director of digital learning of technology, sent a message to parents warning them of the scam. “The…

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by Zak Failla
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There's A New Spin On Gift-Card Scams, FTC Warns There's A New Spin On Gift-Card Scams, FTC Warns
There's A New Spin On Gift-Card Scams, FTC Warns The Federal Trade Commission is warning of a new spin on a well-known scam involving gift cards. You’ve probably heard the stories: a victim receives a call, email or even a text message requesting funds for a seemingly legitimate and worthy cause. The victim is asked to send gift cards or otherwise transfer money to the scammer, who then disappears without a trace. The FTC says scammers are now pretending to be religious officials - pastors, rabbis, priests or bishops - and are asking worshipers for gift card contributions. “Appeals are often made by email, but we’ve heard people are also…

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by Valerie Musson
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Here's How Kids Can Make Sure Grandparents Don't Fall For This All-Too Familiar Scam Here's How Kids Can Make Sure Grandparents Don't Fall For This All-Too Familiar Scam
Here's How Kids Can Make Sure Grandparents Don't Fall For This All-Too Familiar Scam Police are educating children and young adults on the ways they can prevent their grandparents from becoming victims of phone scams. These types of scams typically begin when the victim receives a call, usually in the middle of the night. The caller often visits the social media profiles of the victims ahead of time so that they can make the call seem legitimate by providing names, phone numbers and other relevant details. The caller’s story will change with each victim - they got arrested, they got into an accident, etc. - but the request for money is what’s consistent. Victims are typical…

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by Valerie Musson
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Alert Issued For Social Security Scams In Fairfield County Alert Issued For Social Security Scams In Fairfield County
Alert Issued For Social Security Scams In Fairfield County Police in Fairfield County are cautioning local residents to be wary of new social security phone scams that have recently been making the rounds in the area. The Easton Police Department issued an alert warning that opportunistic scammers have been utilizing new technologies to pose as federal officials claiming there are issues with a social security number or account. “From time to time you may receive a call from a number you don’t know. It may be a recording asking you to call a certain number, or from a real person telling you there is an issue with your social security number, or acc…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Scam Alert: 'Spoofing' Calls Being Made By Scammers Pretending To Be Cops, Municipal Officials Scam Alert: 'Spoofing' Calls Being Made By Scammers Pretending To Be Cops, Municipal Officials
Scam Alert: 'Spoofing' Calls Being Made By Scammers Pretending To Be Cops, Municipal Officials Police are alerting residents to a "spoofing" scam in which the callers pretend to be police officers or other municipal officers in an attempt to solicit money and sensitive personal information. On Friday, Jan. 25, a town resident reported receiving a suspicious phone call that appeared to originate from the Greenburgh Police Department, Chief Chris McNerney said on Saturday, Jan. 26.  The caller claimed to be a Greenburgh police officer and wanted to discuss the woman's credit report.  "Fortunately, the resident became suspicious and hung up the phone," McNerney said. "We…

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by Daily Voice
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Increase In Fraudulent Phone Calls Reported In Area Increase In Fraudulent Phone Calls Reported In Area
Increase In Fraudulent Phone Calls Reported In Area Police in Fairfield County are warning residents of an increase in fraudulent phone calls from people claiming to be from the Social Security Administration.  The caller threatens legal action if the person answering the phone doesn't comply with their demands.  SSA employees will never threaten you for information; they will not state that you face potential arrest or other legal action if you fail to provide information. In those cases, the call is fraudulent, and you should just hang up. Officials with the agency said they have recent reports have indicated that the calle…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Don't Fall For It: This Social Security Number Scam Has Cost 35K Victims $10 Million, FTC Says Don't Fall For It: This Social Security Number Scam Has Cost 35K Victims $10 Million, FTC Says
Don't Fall For It: This Social Security Number Scam Has Cost 35K Victims $10 Million, FTC Says A consumer alert has been issued about a new phone scam that has already cost tens of thousands of victims millions. Imposters pretending to be from the Social Security Administration call victims and tell a fake story about their Social Security number being compromised in an attempt to obtain personal information, according to the Federal Trade Commission.  In 2018, the scam cost 35,000 victims $10 million. “To compare: in 2017, we heard from 3,200 people about SSA imposter scams, and those people reported losing nearly $210,000,” the FTC said in a statement. Th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Scam Alert: Calls Tell Businesses, Consumers They're Behind On Bills Scam Alert: Calls Tell Businesses, Consumers They're Behind On Bills
Scam Alert: Calls Tell Businesses, Consumers They're Behind On Bills Opportunistic fraudsters have been making the rounds in Fairfield County, posing as utility workers threatening to turn the lights off at local businesses. The Shelton Police Department issued an alert, cautioning that local businesses have recently been targeted by scammers calling and pretending to be from United Illuminating. The businesses are told that they are behind on their electric bills and that the power will be shut off immediately unless a payment is made. “It’s an old swindle with some new twists,” officials from the utility company stated. “Caller ID may show the call is comi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Almost Falls For 'Grandson' Scam In Stamford, Police Say Woman Almost Falls For 'Grandson' Scam In Stamford, Police Say
Woman Almost Falls For 'Grandson' Scam In Stamford, Police Say Stamford police spent several hours Monday convincing a resident that her grandson had not been arrested and she didn't need to pay money to help him. The woman called the Stamford police Monday morning and told them she had removed $5,000 from her bank account after receiving a call from a "person" who claimed that her grandson had been arrested in New York and was in trouble, said Stamford police Sgt. Robert Shawinsky.  Police responded to the woman's home and found her standing in her doorway holding $5,000 in cash and very upset, Shawinsky said. She told officers about the ph…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Police Caution of Phone Scam Involving Apple Gift Cards Police Caution of Phone Scam Involving Apple Gift Cards
Police Caution of Phone Scam Involving Apple Gift Cards Police are making the public aware involving a scammer posing as a member of the Department of Justice regarding a recent scam that is targeting local residents. The Eastchester Police Department issued an alert recently about a new phone scam making the rounds in the area, following reports from area residents who have been targeted. During the phone calls, police said that the victims were told that the caller was a representative from the Department of Justice, including a false name and badge number. Police said that the caller stated that the victim's social security number had been st…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Area Residents Report New Apple Phone Call Scam Area Residents Report New Apple Phone Call Scam
Area Residents Report New Apple Phone Call Scam A new scam involving Apple products is making the rounds in the region, according to area residents. Last week, the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service issued an alert cautioning Americans to be on alert following a recent rash of phony phone calls coming from opportunistic fraudsters. In the wake of that scam, an area resident told Daily Voice that he received two calls from a scammer claiming to be from AppleCare. According to the resident, the fraudster had a thick Indian accent and warned him “not to use Apple devices due to ‘hacking.’” The local reported that he contacted Apple, who confirm…

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by Zak Failla