Amherst Warns Residents of Fake Property Records Request Scheme

Amherst warns residents of fake property records request scheme

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) - A new scheme is targeting residents in the Town of Amherst. UMass Amherst hosts 155th commencement with 20,000 attendees The Town of Amherst states that schemers are sending letters requesting checks to be sent to "Property Records MA" at an address in Cambridge in exchange for a copy of your property records, like a deed. The town is advising residents to exercise caution and to avoid sending money or any personal …

Police warn of $25K fraud scam in Peterborough involving fake tech support

Peterborough Police are warning residents after two recent fraud cases that cost victims a combined $25,000. In both incidents, which occurred over the past three weeks, the victims were contacted by someone claiming to be from Microsoft or Bell Canada. The scammers told them hackers were trying to access their computer or bank accounts and pressured them to withdraw money immediately to help stop the alleged breach. An “agent” was then sent to …