A new scam has emerged and been reported in our local area.
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Residents to Beware of Bogus “Microsoft” Calls
March 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · Crime
by Joel Beaumont Bogus callers are targeting residents in Holt Park with fake phone calls claiming to be from the computer company, Microsoft. One local resident who fell victim to the bogus call said the caller, who had a foreign accent, said he was called Sam Martin and was from Microsoft. He asked the home [...]
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WARNING to Residents Over New Telephone Scam!
November 19th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Crime
By Joel Beaumont A new telephone scam is escalating with people from the local area affected. Police are warning the public to be more vigilant. The scam is quite simple but may fool many. The caller receives a call from someone claiming they are from their phone company and demanding payment for an unpaid bill. [...]
Tags: holt park·Leeds·LS16·scam·scam alert
