Family Hurricane Preparedness

If you agree, here is what likely happens.  Workers and equipment suddenly appear and begin “working” on your driveway.  At some point, the conman claims a mistake was made and you owe thousands more than the original price.  He threatens that if you refuse to pay, the “work” will cease.

You may be escorted to the bank, to withdraw money.  When you realize the scam you try to cancel the check only to learn it was cashed within minutes of it being written.

Paving scams like this occur regularly in Massachusetts and increase during spring and summer.  The perpetrators target senior citizens and are well known to police across the country.  Criminal charges vary by state but are commonly filed.

Avoid victimization and consider the following suggestions:

• Beware of unsolicited offers to do paving work.  Do not let the solicitors inside your home.  Calmly but firmly tell the solicitors you are not interested and tell them to leave your property.  If they refuse your instructions call the police.
• Educate yourself and your family.  Search the internet for “paving scams.”
• Ask to see proof of the solicitors’ insurance. Conmen rarely have worker’s compensation insurance and if one of them is injured at your home, the claim could be made against your homeowner’s insurance.
• Call the police if they begin “working” without your consent for service.
• Be a good neighbor.  Paving scams target senior citizens.
• Call your local police if you have questions, or if unfamiliar people or companies appear at your door or in your neighborhood.

• A review of the previous months police call statistics
• Highlighting of particular incidents that happened in the previous months
• Any incidents where the police may be seeking additional information
• Explanations of the tools and equipment that police officers use to do their jobs

The first session was recorded in February and is below.  We will be adding additional sessions as they become available.

We would like to thank WAVM for their assistance in recording and producing these videos.

“Scam Alert- If you receive a call from someone stating that your relative has been arrested, hospitalized, involved in an accident, in a foreign country DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR PERSONAL INFO OR MONEY. We have several ongoing fraud cases. IT”S A SCAM!!!”

This is a common scam that has also been seen conducted via email.

• Start at Tiger Drive and turn right onto Great Road
• Proceed to St. Bridgets Cemetary for the first service
• Reform and proceed to Glendale Cemetary for a second service
• Reform and continue on Great Road turning right onto Parker Street
• Proceed to Walnut Street and turn left
• Stop at Bridge for short service remembering those lost at sea
• Continue to Main Street and take a right
• Proceed to Summer Street and turn left
• Stop at Memorial Park for Main Exercise
• Reform and continue down Summer Street to the American Legion Vietnam Memorial for closing ceremonies

Please expect minor traffic delays in the parade area.

2013 Police and State Trooper Exam Update

 

Thank you for your patience throughout this period while our office re-scheduled the postponed examination.

The 2013 Police & State Trooper exam will now be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013.

Due to the re-scheduling of the exam, if the new date poses a hardship, you must email the Civil Service Unit at civil.service@hrd.state.ma.us with an explanation and supporting documentation and our office will review the request.

 We have made several changes to test locations and you should disregard any prior Notice to Appear that was emailed to you.
Please be advised that new Notices to Appear will be emailed two weeks prior to the exam date, which will include your exam location and time. It will also contain information on what items are allowed OR prohibited from the exam site.

For further updates please check our website www.mass.gov\hrd or the hotline at 617.878.9895. You may also follow us on Twitter@MACivilService

There is a $15 fine for parking on the sidewalk and it will be strictly enforced.