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Stamford, CT
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 …
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
FBI Warns Of Scam Targeting Car Buyers
If it seems too good to be true, it might be, according to federal investigators. The FBI has issued an alert cautioning area residents to be aware of a national scam involving fraudulent online classified advertisements, offering vehicles that are not for sale, and some that never have been for sale, that are allegedly in their possession. According to the FBI, the fake advertisements tend to include photos that match the description of the alleged vehicle and a phone number or email address to contact the supposed seller. Once contact is established, the fraudster sends the intended buyer…
Poughkeepsie, NY
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…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Phone Scam Alert Issued By Dutchess County Sheriff
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department is cautioning Hudson Valley homeowners to be aware of phone scams that have made the rounds throughout the country. An alert has been issued warning of fraudsters who will pose as a member of law enforcement or another relative in an effort to convince their victims that the scheme is legitimate to steal money. In one recent scam, the person was told that their local Sheriff’s Office would come to their house and arrest them if they didn’t pay. According to the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, phone scams “are ways in which criminals will attempt to…
Fairfield, CT
News
New Scam Alert Issued By Police In Fairfield County
Police in Fairfield County are warning the public about a recent rash of telephone scam making the rounds in the area, involving the immediate payment of taxes with gift cards. Investigators in Greenwich issued an alert regarding the latest round of phone fraudsters, who have alleged to be from the Internal Revenue Service, attempting to invoke immediate payment of allegedly overdue taxes. According to officials, the scammers have been calling local residents, claiming that an arrest is imminent if payment is not made immediately through the purchase of pre-paid debit cards and gift cards. …
Fairfield, CT
News
'Fallen Officer Fund’ Scam Making Rounds In Connecticut
A scammer looking to take advantage of Fairfield County residents following a recent tragedy attempted to dupe the wrong person, contacting a Connecticut State Police trooper seeking donations for a “fallen officers fund.” Connecticut State Police troopers are cautioning local residents to be on alert, after a member of the department recently received a call from a scammer in the wake of the death of a fallen officer, who was put to rest this week. During the phone call, the scammer referred to himself both as “Jack” and “Corey,” stating that his company was based in Wyoming. When confront…
New City, NY
Police & Fire
Rockland Sheriff Warns Of New Telephone Scam
The Rockland County Sheriff's office is warning Rockland County residents about a new round of telephone scams in which the callers are pretending to be calling on behalf of the sheriff's office. According to Chief William Barbera, the caller's say that a warrant has been issued and if the person does not pay an amount of money the Sheriff's Office will arrest them. "These aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating our officers are demanding payment with the threat of arrest," he said. The Rockland County Sheriff's Office does not, and will not ever contact…
