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NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough police are warning residents to be diligent following the discovery of a “Grandparent Scam” this week.
According to police, the scam is a situation “where the victim is contacted by someone indicating that their grandchild is in some type of trouble, either in jail or hurt etc., and they request a large amount of money to help their grandchild.”
“It is an elaborate, well-thought-out scam,” and two residents have already been taken in, said police.
If a resident has been contacted, and they believe it’s a scam, they should contact the Northborough Police Department at 508-393-1515 or [email protected].
