Massachusetts is home to some very tasty treats. For example, the original recipe for the chocolate chip cookie was invented by Ruth Wakefield in Whitman. How about the delicious Fluffernutter? The tasty combination of peanut butter and marshmallow creme between two pieces of bread has roots in Somerville and Melrose….
3 Police Agencies Chased Stolen Car on Rte 2 in Hermon to Bangor | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle that began in Hermon ended with spike strips and a foot chase in Bangor. How Did This Incident Begin? The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office reports multiple calls were made to law enforcement just before 1:00 Sunday afternoon about a man who was allegedly…
Scare Tactic Scam is Making the Rounds in Massachusetts | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Scams continue to circulate throughout Massachusetts. You may remember in a previous article, we wrote about the “Grandparent Scam” that was going around the Bay State. That particular scam involved con artists calling elderly individuals, pretending to be grandchildren. The scenario looks like this, the scammer tells the grandparent that…
Latest on New ME Flagpole | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
By now you know about this gigantic undertaking that’s underway in Maine. I’m not even sure the word ‘gigantic’ covers the enormity of the world’s largest flagpole headed to the Pine Tree State. A memorial and park will boast this flagpole, which will be taller than the Empire State Building. The…
Vestal Police Shirt Sales Scam | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
A scam where a company is selling fake local police agency swag is rearing its ugly head again. This time, the Vestal Police Department is advising people they are NOT selling VPD “merch.” In a post on Facebook, the Vestal Police warn: “It has been brought to our attention that…
New Milford Police Department Posts Warning About Latest Scam | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Scams are everywhere. From the highest level of society to the lowest, everyone is a target and the New Milford Police Department wants you to be aware of one of the latest to go around. **SCAM ALERT** In a recent Facebook post, they point out that this scam is happening…
New Milford Police Department Posts Warning About Latest Scam | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Scams are everywhere. From the highest level of society to the lowest, everyone is a target and the New Milford Police Department wants you to be aware of one of the latest to go around. **SCAM ALERT** In a recent Facebook post, they point out that this scam is happening…
Can You Guess? Rockford BBB Says This Is The #1 Scam In Illinois | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Wouldn’t it be great if we had so few scams going in Illinois that you could easily guess which scam claims the most victims here in our state? Well, we don’t, and you can’t. Maybe if you’re someone who closely follows scam alerts you might get lucky and guess it…
No, Facebook Friends, I’m Not Here to Notify You of PCH Winnings | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
I guess it had to happen, hackers have hit my account and are now trying to get my friends to send them money. Part of using social media is opening yourself up to potential hackers and scammers. I think we’ve all fallen victim, at one time or another. It’s…
Cortland Sheriff’s Office Added to Police T-Shirt Scams | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Cortland is the latest Sheriff’s office advising people they are not selling t-shirts. The office is publicizing images of the advertisements by text trying to get victims to disclose information for the purchase of merchandise that doesn’t exist. Some residents are also being contacted by phone. Image provide by Cortland…