BEDFORD — Chief John J. Bryfonski and the Bedford Police Department are warning the community about an increasingly common type of scam known as a bail scam, in which callers claim an individual has been arrested or is wanted on a warrant and needs bail money immediately.
Billerica Police Charge Man in Connection with Grandparent Scam
BILLERICA 一 Chief Roy Frost reports that the Billerica Police Department arrested and charged a man after he allegedly attempted to steal from a senior resident using the increasingly common grandparent scam.
West Newbury Police Warn Community About Grandparent and Bail Scams
WEST NEWBURY — The West Newbury Police Department would like to warn the community about scams that target senior citizens, and would like to offer tips for community members to help protect themselves.
Merrimac Police Investigating Bail Scam, Theft of $18,000
MERRIMAC – Police Chief Eric M. Shears reports that the Merrimac Police Department is investigating an incident in which a Merrimac resident was scammed out of $18,000 last week.
Ashby Police Department Warn Residents of Arrest and Bail Scams
ASHBY – Police Chief Fred Alden and the Ashby Police Department wish to make the community aware of a recent increase in scams that target residents by coaxing them into giving money by claiming a relative has been arrested and needs to be bailed out of police custody.
Holbrook Police Warn Residents of Arrest, Bail Scam
HOLBROOK — Chief William J. Smith would like to warn Holbrook residents after a person in town was recently scammed out of $9,000 after being led to believe that the money was being used to bail a relative out of jail.