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Police Issue Warning On New Utility Worker/DPW Scam Police Issue Warning On New Utility Worker/DPW Scam
Police Issue Warning On New Utility Worker/DPW Scam A new scam in which thieves pose as electric workers to enter victims' homes has popped up in the area. On Friday, Nov. 6, Worcester Police alerted residents that scammers posing as utility workers or department of public work employees have been reported in the area knocking on doors and attempting to gain access via trickery. Police said that on Monday, Nov. 2, they received a report that three men posing as utility workers and DPW crew told homeowners that they needed to enter the dwelling to check on pipes. After the men left, residents noticed money and jewelry had been stolen, police …

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