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Watch Out For Magazine Sales Scam: North Kingstown Police

If anyone comes to your door claiming to be from Optimum Reading Services, call North Kingstown police at 401-294-3311.

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Police said they've received several complaints about people going to residents' homes and illegally soliciting magazine sales for a fraudulent business named Optimum Reading Services.
Police said they've received several complaints about people going to residents' homes and illegally soliciting magazine sales for a fraudulent business named Optimum Reading Services. (Shutterstock)

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — North Kingstown police warned residents Tuesday to be on the lookout for a door-to-door magazine sale scam.

Police said they've received several complaints about people going to residents' homes and illegally soliciting magazine sales for a fraudulent business named Optimum Reading Services. The magazine sales are a scam, and police urge residents not to purchase from them.

If anyone comes to your door claiming to be from Optimum Reading Services, call North Kingstown police at 401-294-3311.

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