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Don't Fall For It: Police Warn Of Extortion Scam
A new scam is making the rounds, prompting police agencies in the area to issue an alert from scammers attempting to extort doctors. Using spoofed phone numbers that make the call appear to come from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s medical offices, scammers have been targeting medical offices and officials, police said. Police said that some of the callers have spoken broken English and have been threatening to revoke doctors’ licenses and block their ability to prescribe drugs if they don’t comply with extortion requests. The DEA has confirmed that the calls are scams and doctors sho…
Police & Fire
'Granny Scammer' Busted Stealing Packages Stuffed With Cash In Northern Westchester
Police arrested a man who allegedly has been having packages stuffed with cash shipped to locations throughout Ossining after scamming the elderly by claiming their grandchildren were in trouble with the law. The Ossining Police Department received a report out of Houston, Texas last week alerting investigators that a local resident received a call claiming that her favorite grandson had been arrested and required bail money. The caller stated that the money had to be in cash, sent overnight to a vacant home - not a police station - on Ann Street in Ossining. Police said that the grandmothe…
Police & Fire
Police In Northern Westchester Issue Alert For Friend/Family Member Scam
Police are warning area residents to be wary of opportunistic scammers that have been committing fraud by claiming faux emergency situations involving family members. The New Castle Police Department in Northern Westchester issued an alert this week following several investigations into complaints of fraud, where residents were contacted through phone or email regarding an emergency with a friend or family member. According to police, the scammers fabricate a false narrative that includes accurate information with names and locations of friends and family. The fraudsters may also speak…
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Olympic Swimmer Warns Of Virtual Kidnapping Scam After Family Is Victimized
A terrifying scam in which someone you know has been kidnapped in return for a large ransom is prompting a new warning from the FBI. Earlier this month, three-time Olympic swimming champion Rowdy Gaines and his wife Judy were victims of the scam, claiming the family's daughter was kidnapped. Gaines detailed the call in this tweet. To protect yourself, the FBI says if you are the victim you should: Hang up on the caller Never use a loved one's name Immediately attempt to contact the alleged hostage victim by phone, email or text. For more info from the FBI, click here.
Lifestyle
Craigslist Scam Warning Issued By Police
Police are cautioning area residents of a scam making the rounds involving Craigslist. According to police, people who have items listed for sale on Craigslist have recently been receiving text messages from an unidentified person expressing interest in purchasing the listed item. The party will not negotiate the purchase price, but will offer to pay the full advertised price for the item, plus an additional $50 to have it held for them. Police said that the scammers will indicate that they will send a cashier’s check for the full amount, plus $1,500 for shipping. The vi…
Police & Fire
Hiding Something From Your Spouse? Don't Fall For This Scam
Are you hiding something from your spouse? If so, don't fall for a generic form blackmail letter going out to residents in New Canaan, elsewhere in Fairfield County and across the region. A Daily Voice reader received one and shared it with us. The letter, which was addressed by name to the recipient, is pretty threatening in the way the blackmailer gets right to the point about anything salacious or even illegal the person may have done in the past and is hiding. "I'm going to cut to the chase," it begins. "I know about the secret you are keeping from your wife and every…
Lifestyle
Alert Issued For Fake Attorney Scam
Local law enforcement agencies are cautioning area residents to be on alert following several scams involving elderly individuals being taken advantage of by fraudsters posing as attorneys. Opportunistic scammers have been preying on the elderly around the country, posing as attorneys and demanding thousands of dollars in cash in bail or bond money for an alleged grandchild who they claim is in trouble. Last month, an 88-year-old woman in California was contacted by a man who claimed to be an attorney, according to New Haven police investigators. He allegedly told her that her grandson was …
Lifestyle
Alert Issued For Central Hudson Bill Payment Scam
With temperatures continuing to rise and more and more air conditioners getting turned up, a new scam involving utility companies is making the rounds in the area. The Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation is warning area residents and their customers to be aware of utility bill payment scams that “continue to take place int eh region and have become more prevalent.” The most recent incidents used by scammers have been contacts by telephone, with the caller ID 800-852-6655; however, other phone numbers may also be used. “We want our customers to know how to recognize signs of a poten…
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FBI Issues Alert On Imposter Scam Phone Calls
The FBI and U.S. Marshals Service are warning Americans to be on alert following a recent rash of phony phone calls from opportunistic fraudsters. National law enforcement agencies issued an alert warning of several recent reports of imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. During the calls, officials said that scammers attempt to collect a fine in lieu of arrest for failing to report for jury duty or various other offenses. They then tell victims they can avoid arrest by purchasing a prepaid debit card and read t…
Police & Fire
Police Issue New Alert On IRS Scam Calls
Local law enforcement agencies are warning residents to be wary of a recent IRS scam where opportunistic fraudsters have been contacting local residents, demanding payment. The Yonkers Police Department issued an alert recently after local residents received automated calls claiming the resident could be arrested for tax evasion, officials said in a statement. When the resident called the number back, a person posing as an IRS agent stated that they owed taxes and was able to provide the callers' name and address to verify the claim. According to police, a second schemer would proceed to co…
Lifestyle
Apple Store, Support Fake Calls Among Scams Making Rounds In Westchester
A Westchester resident told Daily Voice that she received three calls on Thursday, May 17 purporting to be from Apple.Inc with the phone number of the Apple store in the Westchester Mall, which is still under construction. It's among several scams involving Apple making the rounds in the area, authorities say. It warns not to use any Apple devices because there has been something (hacking is not the word they used) to do with iCloud. It says to push two to disconnect or one to speak with an advisor. According to Armonk resident Vivian Cord, the callback number they give is 844-258-4078. …
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