LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Police and senior citizens are sending the message that they have had enough of phone scams. Multiple law enforcement agencies have warned Livingston County residents of rashes of scam calls this year. Scammers are known to especially take advantage of the elderly, and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office's partnership with senior citizens is one way for potential targets to fight back. "TRIAD is a great program for … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police concerned over new phone scam
GENESEO -- The Geneseo Police Department would like to warn the community of potential scammers calling residences. According to a news release sent out by the Geneseo Police Department, scammers are posing as workers from local electric, water or gas companies. The callers tell people they are late on their utility bill and their service will be shut off if the bill is not paid immediately. The scam comes in when the callers then instruct … [Read more...]