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Tag: scam

Melrose Police Department Warns Residents of Driveway Paving Scams

April 20, 2020

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department wish to warn residents of ongoing home improvement scams, including costly driveway paving scams, that occur around the region during this time of year.

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Melrose Police Warn Residents of Scammers Posing as Amazon Fraud Prevention Employees

December 11, 2019

Chief Michael Lyle and the Melrose Police Department wish to warn residents of a scam reported today involving people claiming to work for Amazon.

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Melrose Police Warn Residents Following Recent String of Home Improvement Scams

October 23, 2019

MELROSE— Chief Michael Lyle and the Melrose Police Department wish to warn residents of ongoing home improvement scams in the area and provide tips to avoid being victimized.

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Melrose Police Warn Residents of a Scam Involving Death Threat

February 2, 2018

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department would like to alert residents of a scam in which an individual sends an email threatening the recipient’s life.

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Melrose Police Warn Community About Popular IRS Phone Scams

March 31, 2017

MELROSE — As residents file their taxes this season, Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department would like to remind the community about several ongoing IRS phone scams.

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Melrose Police Urge Caution When “Air Duct Cleaners” Call You Unsolicited

January 23, 2015

Melrose Police Chief Michael Lyle is warning Melrose residents to be on guard against a potential scam regarding “Air Duct […]

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