This is a reminder that there is a company that pulls deed recording information from the Registry and then sends letters to people with some freshly recorded document saying they “need” a copy of their deed and that company will get it for them for only $84. This isn’t illegal as they do provide the…
Online Frauds Now Targeting Lawyers
Lawyers need to beware of a new family-law twist on the ubiquitous email-check fraud scam. Reports indicate that numerous lawyers have been targeted by emailers who,assuming a false identity, say they need a lawyer to help them collect payments owed under a divorce agreement. Typically the emailer claims to be an ex-wife owed money by…
New Scams on the Elderly – Flood Damage
Boston Area Detectives are reporting several crimes against the elderly, and remind all residents to use care in allowing unsolicited workers in their homes. They recommend calling the local police to verify the identity of anyone seeking access to their homes. In one incident, 3 white males entered a home stating they were from the…
Old Scams Go Around Again
A grandson calls and says he’s in trouble — what do you do? The caller identifies himself as your grandson, who is in jail in Canada and needs money for bail. Of course you will wire him the funds he needs, right? That’s what the crooks are counting on. Don’t do it! It’s a Trick!…