Woman Loses $42K In ‘Devastating’ Pet Scam, Officials Issue Warning: CT News

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Woman Loses $42K In ‘Devastating’ Pet Scam, Officials Issue Warning

Another resident lost $3,100 to a scammer while trying to surprise his family with a new pet as an early Christmas present after the loss of their family dog, according to a report.>>>Read More.

Man Dead After Being Struck By Dump Truck: Reports

The driver told police he didn't realize he had struck a pedestrian, according to media reports.>>>Read More.

School District Victim Of Elaborate Phishing Scam, 'Well Over' 10,000 Emails Sent To Students

“...we have received reports indicating that some students did fill out the fraudulent forms. This puts those students and their families at immediate financial risk,” school leaders said.>>>Read More.

Trending news from across Connecticut:

PURA Rejects Aquarion Water Company Sale; AG Tong Praises Decision

Had the sale been allowed to move forward, ratepayers would have seen a significant increase in water bills, according to Tong and others.>>>Read More.

Police Issues Warning Before SantaCon 2025

There will be no public SantaCon event in town this year, according to police officials.>>>Read More.

‘Debonair Demolition Day’: Demolition Of Long-Standing Eyesore Begins

The years-in-the making razing of the dilapidated former Debonair Beach Motel is underway, with an upscale development planned.>>>Read More.

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