Law enforcement agencies in New England are investigating a phone scam...
Law enforcement agencies in New England are investigating a phone scam targeting the elderly. FairPoint also began a campaign warning the public about the lottery scam originating from Jamaican area code 876. FairPoint said the scam works like this: Seniors…
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receive calls from an 876 area code, often mistaken for a toll-free number, and are told they have won a Jamaican lottery prize or automobile but are required to pay cash up front to claim the purported prizes. “In many cases the scammer befriends the victim, going as far as professing their love, intent to marry or even praying with them,” said FairPoint Senior Manager of Security Larry Caruso. “Once a victim is scammed out of money for the first time, the scammers work to get more and more money, including access to bank accounts and credit card information.” The telco created www.bewareof876.com, with an informational video, directions on how to report a scam and tips to avoid being the victim of one.