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LEOMINSTER

August 25, 2009

On August 25, 2009 an 87 year old Leominster resident called to request police assistance. The resident was at her home when a male and female unexpectedly arrived at the door and claimed to notice loose slate shingles on the roof. The male had a thick accent and offered to repair the roof for $250. The home owner went to write a check then the male offered to repair the roof for $200 cash. The homeowner provided the $200 for supplies and the couple left never to return. The male and female were driving a late model Jeep Cherokee with the front license plate on the dashboard. The matter remains under investigation by the Leominster Police.

July 24, 2009

On July 24, 2009 a Leominster business owner reported suspicious activity concerning a large order of merchandise. The business owner indicated a man telephoned the shop and placed a large order for personalized items to be sent to a Florida address. These items were paid for with a MasterCard and the sale initially approved by the credit card company.

A short time later the business owner received an order for a large number of personalized merchandise to be sent to Ghana. Contact with MasterCard indicated that the credit cards for the Florida purchase and the Ghana purchase were stolen.

The matter remains under investigation. The business owner also filed reports with Florida authorities where the merchandise was delivered.

May 12, 2009

Leominster Police recently received an unsolicited email from a group which claims to have a “program” and a “publication” for purchase which would assist in locating a missing person. The purchase of the “program” is to be made from an accountant with the name of the company providing the “program” to remain anonymous. The solicitation references the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, but a check by Leominster Police indicates the Center is not familiar with the business. The police continue to investigate the matter and emphasize the need for those trying to locate missing persons to work with legitimate law enforcement agencies.

Reported April 1, 2009 but actual incident may have taken place in December 2008.

Victim reported unknown suspect(s) used her identity and company's account numbers to cash a check for $29.99. Victim had no idea the incident even took place until she received a letter from the US Department of Justice (FBI) requesting her to send a blank check and more account information to them. The phone number provided on this letter came back to nothing when called. The FBI was notified and Special Agent informed the reporting officer that this is an ongoing scam occurring nationwide.

Reported in March 2009

Victim received a letter in the mail from a NCRS-Debt Collect out of Concord, NC demanding payment of $289.99. On the letter was the phone number of 704-464-6550, and when called an answering machine only picks up. According to the victim, this supposed debt collection agency phoned him and left a message on the victim's machine stating, "it's close to the end of the month, don't bother paying, we'll see you in court." The victim told police that no such payment exists and when officer called the number, it went directly to voice mail. A message was left asking them to call the Leominster Police Department and as of now, no call was ever returned.

Reported in January 2009 to Leominster Police Department.

Male victim reported he received a phone call from an unknown male who called him by a family name. He then stated he was calling from Canada and that he was just involved in a property damage accident. He then asked the victim to give him $3,900. The victim ended the phone call and noted the number on Caller ID came up as "unavailable".

SCAMS AND FRAUDULENT SOLICITATIONS