The following article is written by Sheryl Roth who is a fraud investigator for the FTC: Identity theft can happen to anyone. I’m a fraud investigator, and I’d like to tell you about my identity theft. Knowing how to respond will help you if you ever have to recover your identity. My purse was stolen […]
Scam/Spoofed Phone Calls From North Reading Town Hall Numbers
Chief Murphy and the North Reading Police are warning town residents that there was a recent spoofing attempt where a scammer called a North Reading resident and the caller ID showed that the call was coming from a town hall phone number. “Spoofing” occurs when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller […]
North Reading Police Department to conduct alcohol compliance checks
North Reading Police Department Chief Michael P. Murphy 150 Park St. North Reading, MA 01864 For Immediate Release Friday, May 19, 2017 North Reading Police Department to conduct alcohol compliance checks North Reading – Over the next several months, in accordance with Massachusetts State Law, the North Reading Police Department will be conducting […]
Prescription Drug Take-Back Program Yields 260 Pounds of Unused Drugs
The North Reading Police and Community Impact Team’s Drug-Take Back Program has collected 260 pounds of unused drugs this year. Police Chief Murphy explained, “Our prescription drug take back program is a simple and practical solution for the proper and safe disposal of potentially dangerous, expired, unused or unwanted medications. Studies show that a majority […]
North Reading Police Launch Effort To Reduce Motor Vehicle Injuries and Fatalities By Increasing Seat Belt Use
North Reading, MA – The North Reading Police Department, in partnership with the Highway Safety Division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, the Massachusetts State Police, and up to 200 other Massachusetts local police departments, will take part in the national Click It or Ticket campaign between May 8th and May 29th. […]
North Reading Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Distribution Charges
For Immediate Release May 1, 2017 Contact: Press Office 781-897-8325 NORTH READING – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and North Reading Chief of Police Michael Murphy have announced that Richard Ward, 60, of North Reading, pled guilty on April 21, 2017, to five counts of distribution of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and […]
“I have an emergency and need money” Scam Alert by FTC
If you’ve ever gotten one of those calls, you know how alarming they can be. And that’s exactly what the scammers count on. They want you to act before you think – and acting always includes sending them money: by wiring it or by getting a prepaid card or gift card, and giving them the […]
Prom Season is Here, Know Your Social Host Laws
Prom season is upon us once again. We urge parents to take a moment and familiarize themselves with the Social Host laws and liability. Click here for more information: Social Host Liability Handout
NORTH READING POLICE JOIN STATEWIDE ENFORCEMENT EFFORT TO REDUCE CRASHES CAUSED BY DISTRACTED DRIVERS
NORTH READING, MA – The North Reading Police Department will conduct a series of patrols designed to reduce the number of crashes, fatalities, and injuries caused by distracted driving. The effort is part of a statewide enforcement and education campaign by the Highway Safety Division (HSD) of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security […]
Calls asking “Can you hear me now?”
More scam information from our friends at the Federal Trade Commission: Your phone rings and the caller ID shows a number you don’t know. You answer it anyway and hear, “Can you hear me now?” It’s a pre-recorded robocall – even though it sounds like a real person – and it’s illegal. We’ve heard from […]
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