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Phone scam for burn
WTNH CT
write(ads[tile]); Phone scam for burn victimsLast Edited: Wednesday 28 Jan 2009 5:02 PM ESTCreated n: Wednesday 28 Jan 2009 4:48 PM ESTTolland (WTNH) – Tolland residents should be wary of phone calls soliciting funds on behalf of the firefighters and paramedics to help burn victims. The fire department says they have not authorized anyone to make these calls and is not attempting to raise funds for burn victims in that manner. Should you receive one of these calls never give out any personal financial information over the phone. You are asked to report these calls to the Consumer Protection Division of the State Attorney General’s office by calling (860) 808-5318.
Beware of Latest Phone Scam
glassBYTEs VA
They assured me they would issue a credit and it would take one to three billing cycles. " Mulligan has not been able to reach Voice Mail Professional as the number provided for the company actually goes to a voicemail system-with no options to reach a person. According to officials from the telephone company Verizon charges such as these usually result from a scam phone call asking you to accept the charges or even from an innocent pop ad which when clicked on activates the charges. Need more info and analysis about the issues?.
Police warn of new telephone scam
Record-Searchlight CA
The scam usually involves a caller who contacts residents oftentimes at night claiming to be a relative in need of money police said. Several people have come forward recently and said they’ve fallen for the scam community service officer Mike Leonard of the Redding Police Department said Wednesday. He said one victim lost $6000. The person first sent out $4000 through Western Union and gave another $2000 when the caller asked for more money. To fool the victim the caller often makes the person guess who’s calling.
Naperville police warn of telephone scam
Naperville Sun IL
Elderly residents have received calls from people claiming to represent the Las Vegas Treasury Department. The caller claims the resident has won a large sum of money and requests that they transfer a proportionally smaller amount via Western Union to claim their “winnings. ” The victim may be provided with a “case number” as well as a toll-free telephone number to call. This scam is similar to others in the past including one of the more notable involving callers claiming to represent the Canadian Lottery. At this time none of the Naperville victims has lost money. If you have been the victim of such a fraud or have received a telephone call of this nature please contact the Naperville Police Department to file a report at 630-420-6665.
Telephone scam seeks to bilk oil consumers
VillageSoup Belfast USA
He said he received a complaint from a daughter of an elderly resident of Clark’s Trailer Park. The woman reported her mother had received a call from a person claiming to represent Tidewater il. Tidewater il is a legitimate company doing business in Belfast but Kelley said he contacted officials there and learned they do not solicit customers. Kelley said the call began with a recorded message that thanked the recipient for his or her business.
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Police warm of telephone scam where caller identifies as being …
Foster’s Daily Democrat NH
Since Monday police have received “numerous calls” from area residents reporting that they’ve received the phone call according to Lt. “An automated voice identifies itself as being from the Service Credit Union and advises that your account has been put on hold and then requests that you enter your account number” said MacDonald in a recent press release. Although information into the fraud attempts is limited at this time MacDonald said it is currently under investigation and police are recommending anyone who receives a similar call to not enter any account information.
Local Woman Uses Google to Identify Telephone Scam
Courier Herald GA
I guess he took the hint when I said I am a police detective. ”Amerson said she is thankful for her caller ID and hopes anyone else who receives a call that sounds suspicious takes the time to research phone numbers and names before giving out any information. Anyone suspecting they are receiving scam calls or mail should make a report with the Laurens County Sheriff’s ffice at 478-272-1522.
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