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Don't Fall For It: Alert Issued For Text Message Package Delivery Scam Don't Fall For It: Alert Issued For Text Message Package Delivery Scam
Don't Fall For It: Alert Issued For Text Message Package Delivery Scam Police departments throughout the nation are warning the public about a new text message phishing scam that looks to be from FedEx or another delivery company about a package. The text message shows you a "tracking code" and asks you to click it to set delivery preferences for "your package." (See image above.) Police are warning anyone who gets such a text not to click on the link. The link would take you to a fraudulent site that tries to steal your personal information and money. If you are in doubt about a tracking number, go to the main website of the shipping company and search for …

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by Joe Lombardi
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O&R: Beware Of Bill Payment Scam O&R: Beware Of Bill Payment Scam
O&R: Beware Of Bill Payment Scam O&R is warning its customers of a new bill payment scam that has been targeting the public. Scam callers have been contacting O&R customers and claiming to be associated with the company in hopes of stealing money. The scammer will typically threaten to shut off the customer’s service unless the customer sends a Green Dot or other prepaid debit cards. O&R never has and never will accept prepaid debit cards as a form of payment. Anyone asking for O&R bill payment via prepaid debit is attempting to scam the caller. Furthermore, O&R does not implement immediate shutoff as …

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by Valerie Musson
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Police Issue New Social Security Scam Warning Police Issue New Social Security Scam Warning
Police Issue New Social Security Scam Warning Police in the area are cautioning local residents to be wary of a new phone scam that has been making the rounds. Last week, police officials found that they received multiple calls from area residents who received phone calls threatening to suspend their social security number if cash isn’t paid to the caller. Police noted that social security numbers “do not get suspended. This is just a scam that’s after your SSN, bank account number, or money.  Please hang up if anyone calls about your social security number.” In an effort to keep residents safe, police offered a series of tips: …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
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
Lifestyle
Alert Issued For Mail Scam That Could Cost You Thousands Alert Issued For Mail Scam That Could Cost You Thousands
Alert Issued For Mail Scam That Could Cost You Thousands There's a new mail scam in the area and police are warning the public to be on the lookout.One area police department, in Fairfield County, is detailing the contents of the letter. The potential victim is sent what appears to be documentation that they have won a substantial amount of money in the “Publishers Clearinghouse” sweepstakes, according to the Darien Police Department. A check is included, and the recipient is instructed to contact the “Claim Manager” prior to cashing the check and warned not to contact anyone in regards to the prize. The amount the check is made out for is substan…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Be On Lookout For New Amazon Scam Be On Lookout For New Amazon Scam
Be On Lookout For New Amazon Scam There’s a new scam - this time involving Amazon - making the rounds in the area. A local resident received a call, allegedly from Amazon customer support, soliciting a response in regards to a purchase that was never made on the website. “Hi this is Alice from Amazon customer support,” the robocall stated. “This call is to notify you regarding your purchase on Amazon. You have been charged on your VISA card. If you have made this purchase on Amazon and recognized it, then simply hang up and your order will be delivered to you. If you have not made any such transactions, then call Amazon sup…

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by Zak Failla
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SUEZ Warns Of Scammers Posing As Utility Employees In Westchester SUEZ Warns Of Scammers Posing As Utility Employees In Westchester
Suez Warns Of Scammers Posing As Utility Employees In Westchester Officials from SUEZ Water are warning Hudson Valley residents to be on alert following a series of alleged scams involving customers in the area. SUEZ issued an alert on Monday morning urging customers to check the identification of individuals claiming to be water company employees. The alert comes following reports of individuals posing as utility workers to gain access to area homes. According to SUEZ, employees wear uniforms and I.D. badges with the company name and logo. The badge also shows the employee’s color photograph, name, job title and date the badge was issued. Customers can a…

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by Zak Failla
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Phone Scam Warning Issued By Orange County Sheriff Phone Scam Warning Issued By Orange County Sheriff
Phone Scam Warning Issued By Orange County Sheriff Law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley are warning residents to be on high alert as a phone scam involving the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Orange County Police Sheriff Carl DuBois issued an alert this week warning of a possible scam made by individuals claiming to be a representative of the Sheriff’s Office Civil Division. Earlier this month, DuBois said a similar scam was run in Cayuga County, with a caller claiming to be a representative from their Sheriff’s Office. DuBois said that the Orange County Sheriff’s Office will never contact individuals by phone about court-ordered j…

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by Zak Failla