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Scam Alert: Businesses Are Targets Of Hoax Calls Scam Alert: Businesses Are Targets Of Hoax Calls
Scam Alert: Businesses Are Targets Of Hoax Calls Businesses should proceed with caution after police revealed an ongoing scam that could affect companies all around the area, police say. The scam involves a phone call coming from an unknown number. The scammer allegedly tells the recipient that they’re from ‘corporate’ in attempts to gain the business’s trust. The caller then proceeds to ask the recipient for a “deposit” to be made to prevent holding up deliveries and services. Don’t ever give out personal information about your business to unauthorized parties over the phone. If you have doubts, hang up the phone and verify with corporat…

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by Valerie Musson
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Warning: Counterfeit $100 Bills Being Passed In Westchester Warning: Counterfeit $100 Bills Being Passed In Westchester
Warning: Counterfeit $100 Bills Being Passed In Westchester Northern Westchester businesses are being warned about a spike in the number of counterfeit bills being passed in the area. Peekskill Police said they have recently received reports of several unidentified subjects passing phony $100 bills at local businesses. "We want to remind business owners to train employees to examine any money being exchanged and to call police if someone is attempting to use a counterfeit bill," the department said. "Businesses, particularly fast food restaurants and convenience stores, should be on the lookout for the fake $100 bills." Police advise not confr…

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by Kathy Reakes