809 AREA CODE SCAM
Periodically, e-mails warning of a scam involving
calls from the 809 area code circulate. The e-mails contend that there has been
fraud associated with unscrupulous pay-per-call operators in that area code. However,
the message contains some misinformation, especially the highly exaggerated cost of a
phone call to the 809 area code, which is a legitimate area code for the Dominican
Republic. Fortunately, this scam is less prevalent in recent years as a result of work
done by AT&T to eliminate access to fraudulent pay-per-call operators.
This long distance phone scam causes consumers to inadvertently incur high charges on
their phone bills. Consumers usually receive a message telling them to call a phone
number with an 809, 284 or 876 area code in order to collect a prize, find out
information about a sick relative, etc. The caller assumes the number is a
typical three-digit U.S. area code; however, the caller is actually connected to a
phone number outside the United States, often in Canada or the Caribbean, and
charged international call rates. Unfortunately, consumers don't find out that they
have been charged higher international call rates until they receive their bill.
For more information, please click on the following link from AT&T:
809 AREA CODE SCAM INFO.
SOUTHBOROUGH POLICE DEPT. PET FOOD PANTRY
The Southborough Police Pet Food Pantry provides food to needy pets in Southborough and throughout the state. The Pet Food Pantry works in conjunction with the Southborough Food Pantry to help distribute pet food to families who also use the Food Bank. One hundred percent of food and monies donated go directly to helping needy pets. Pet food donations may be left in the lobby of the Southborough Police Station while monetary contributions may be made out to "The Southborough Police Association/Pet Food Pantry," and mailed to or left at the police station. For more information: contact Detective Meredith K. Lobur. The following link is one of many articles about the Pet Food Pantry.
Pet Food Pantry Article
Detective Meredith K. Lobur
Southborough Police Department
19 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 485-2147 wk
(508) 328-5869 cell
SOUTHBOROUGH POLICE CONFIDENTIAL TIP LINE
THE SOUTHBOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT NOW HAS A CONFIDENTIAL TIP LINE. THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THIS LINE IS 508-485-2121, ASK FOR EXTENSION 600. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR NAME OR TELEPHONE NUMBER.
MASSACHUSETTS MOVE OVER LAW*
*M.G.L. Ch. 89, Sec. 7C.
WHEN AN EMERGENCY OR MAINTENANCE VEHICLE IS STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD MOVE OVER TO THE NEXT LANE, OR SLOW DOWN IF CHANGING LANES IS NOT POSSIBLE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN A FINE UP TO $100. SHOW ROAD RESPECT AND OBEY ALL ROAD SAFETY LAWS.
For More Information Visit: www.mass.gov/safety/moveover
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