Crime & Safety
Scam Targets Belmar Seniors
The Belmar Police Department would like to warn the public about scams targeting the senior community.
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BELMAR – The Belmar Police Department would like to warn the public about scams targeting the senior community.
This particular scam involves phone calls to seniors where the fraudster will inform them that one of their family members was recently arrested and in need of bail money.
The fraudsters have even gone as far as to go to the senior's residence to collect the alleged bail money.
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If you believe you have been victim to one of these scams or contacted by one of these fraudsters, then please report the incident to the Belmar Police Department at 732-681-1700.
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