Over the past several days, Chatham residents have reported several incidents that are being investigated as telephone scams. Residents have reported receiving telephone calls where the caller advises that the resident has “won” or “is due” a payment check from a lottery. The callers then request personal information from the resident to assist with the delivery of the winnings. What makes the calls unique is that the caller then advises that the “prize” will be delivered to the residence with the assistance of the local police department.
Chatham Police Department is not working with any soliciting agency. Currently there are no authorized or approved solicitors doing business in Chatham at this time.
Currently, there have been no reported losses, or victims to any scam at this time.
The department reminds all residents not to release any personal information to any telephone or computer request, unless the agency is known to you. Any professional agency that notifies you for any business should not have to ask you for any personal information.
Report any suspicious activity to the police department or to the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General at: http://www.mass.gov/ago.
Currently, there have been no reported losses, or victims to any scam at this time.
The department reminds all residents not to release any personal information to any telephone or computer request, unless the agency is known to you. Any professional agency that notifies you for any business should not have to ask you for any personal information.
Report any suspicious activity to the police department or to the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General at: http://www.mass.gov/ago.
Chatham police: Beware of scam - - Wicked Local Chatham
