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Wednesday, February 28

New Citizen Alert in E-13 Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Wed 28 Feb 2007 01:44 PM AKST
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New Citizen Alert in E-13 Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Wed 28 Feb 2007 01:35 PM AKST
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Tuesday, February 27

New Citizen Alert in C-6 South Boston, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Tue 27 Feb 2007 07:04 AM AKST
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New Citizen Alert in B-2 Roxbury, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Tue 27 Feb 2007 05:54 AM AKST
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Monday, February 26

New Citizen Alert in B-2 Roxbury, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Mon 26 Feb 2007 01:41 PM AKST
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New Citizen Alert in B-2 Roxbury, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Mon 26 Feb 2007 12:54 PM AKST
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Sunday, February 25

New Citizen Alert in D-14 Brighton, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Sun 25 Feb 2007 01:33 PM AKST
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Friday, February 23

New Citizen Alert in E-5 West Roxbury, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Fri 23 Feb 2007 03:43 PM AKST
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New Citizen Alert in C-6 South Boston, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Fri 23 Feb 2007 07:13 AM AKST
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Thursday, February 22

New Citizen Alert in C-6 South Boston, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Thu 22 Feb 2007 06:22 AM AKST
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Wednesday, February 21

New Citizen Alert in E-18 Hyde Park, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Wed 21 Feb 2007 01:59 PM AKST
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New Citizen Alert in E-18 Hyde Park, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Wed 21 Feb 2007 07:02 AM AKST
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Monday, February 19

New Citizen Alert in D-14 Brighton, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Mon 19 Feb 2007 03:11 AM AKST
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Friday, February 16

New Citizen Alert in C-6 South Boston, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Fri 16 Feb 2007 07:51 AM AKST
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New Citizen Alert in D-4 Back Bay/Fenway, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Fri 16 Feb 2007 07:00 AM AKST
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Thursday, February 15

New Citizen Alert in Boston, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Thu 15 Feb 2007 01:39 PM AKST
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| BOSTON POLICE WARN PUBLIC ABOUT FUND RAISING SCAMS |
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Boston, Massachusetts: The Boston Police Department warn citizens to beware of scam artists who solicit money over the phone or claim to represent various charities. Recently Boston Police were made aware of several incidents, which included fraudulent solicitation of funds. Police would like to take this opportunity to provide community members with crime prevention tips to help individuals avoid becoming a victim of fraud. Individuals are reminded to immediately contact your local police district if you believe you have experienced a dishonest solicitation.
Incident Details:
· March 9, 2006, officers in District 4 received numerous complaints from citizens and merchants that a male was perpetrating a scam under the pretense of collecting money for Breast Cancer awareness. The suspect had a black binder, sponsor sheets and pamphlets for a Breast Cancer organization. Police arrested this suspect.
· November 10, 2006, officers in District 4 observed a male in conversations with two individuals. The male was holding a clipboard and blocking their passageway. Officers retrieved the clipboard, which contained Breast Cancer awareness materials. Also found were personal checks made out to cancer organizations. It was determined that the suspect was not a true representative of any charitable organization and was in fact seeking to commit fraud.
· January 20, 2007, a victim reports to police that a suspect out on the street stated he needed a sponsor for a Breast Cancer charitable event. The victim stated the suspect had a binder with personal checks. The victim gave the suspect money and the suspect went into a nearby convenience store and purchased scratch tickets with the money he received. Police arrested this suspect.
The incidents described above are a few examples of con artists preying on unsuspecting victims. Please follow the below tips to avoid becoming a victim of unlawful solicitation. Genuine organizations that seek donations will be able to quickly provide you with valid proof of their legitimacy.
Crime Prevention Tips:
Ø Use extreme caution should you decide to contribute. Always ask for the callers name, address and telephone number so that you may call them back after careful consideration. Do not be fooled by callers who represent themselves as solicitors for local charities or police departments.
Ø Do not give your social security number to anyone either over the telephone or Internet
Ø Do not give out credit card numbers or personal financial information over the telephone or Internet unless you are the one that initiated the transaction and know the source to be reputable.
Ø Report all fraudulent solicitations to 911 or contact your local police district |
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Monday, February 12

New Citizen Alert in C-11 Dorchester, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Mon 12 Feb 2007 03:03 PM AKST
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New Citizen Alert in C-11 Dorchester, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Mon 12 Feb 2007 02:55 PM AKST
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New Citizen Alert in B-2 Roxbury, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Mon 12 Feb 2007 11:46 AM AKST
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Friday, February 9

New Citizen Alert in E-5 West Roxbury, Massachusetts
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Joseph Porcelli
on Fri 09 Feb 2007 03:18 PM AKST
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