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The Newton Police Department
Monday February 24th, 2014 :: 02:49 p.m. EST

Advisory

Verizon Cell Phone Scam - recent report of text message "phishing" scam phone number used 617 532-0924.

Verizon Cell Phone Scam - recent report of text message "phishing" scam phone suspect number used (617) 532-0924. Upon calling number back recording claims to be Wells Fargo and ask for your 9 digit social secuirty number then ask for your 16 digit account number. Wells Fargo was made aware of this phising scam and have received numerous reports.

Residents be aware, and a reminder never to give personal information out, unless you know who you are dealing with, ie.... text messages, phone calls, or emails.

Address/Location
The Newton Police Department
1321 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02465

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 617-796-2100

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