Crime & Safety
Wilmington Police Warn About 'License To Carry' Scam
Police have issued a scam alert after receiving a report from a resident recently.
WILMINGTON, MA — Police are warning residents about a scam reported recently.
Police posted the following scam alert on Facebook:
A vigilant resident reported receiving a text message from 877-374-3145, claiming his License To Carry (LTC) was expiring with a link to renew. We have confirmed this is a SCAM. Massachusetts does not send LTC renewals via text.
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Kudos to the resident for verifying the message's validity before clicking any links. This is a smart move!
REMINDER: Always delete messages like this and NEVER click on links from unknown senders. Stay safe and protect your personal information!
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