Fairhaven Police Department Kevin W. Kobza, Sergeant/PIO 1 Bryant St. Fairhaven, MA 02719 For Immediate Release Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 Contact: John Guilfoil Phone: 617-993-0003 Email: john@jgpr.net Fairhaven Police Issue Warning About Telephone Scam Targeting Restaurants FAIRHAVEN — Sgt. Kevin W. Kobza is warning business owners about a recent telephone scam targeting Fairhaven restaurants. An unknown […]
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