Fairfield Police Warn Residents To Stay Alert About Internet Crime

FAIRFIELD, CT — The Fairfield Police Department is continuing its warnings to residents about scams.

In a post on the department's Facebook page (see below), officials are encouraging residents to stay alert about internet scams, some of which ask people to pay upfront for services.

"Don’t pay upfront for things like debt relief, always verify suspicious offers, and talk to someone you trust if something seems off," officials said. "You can always call the police."

"Free" trial offers, can also be suspicious, because they often come with hidden fees, which the department also says residents should be leery of.

In addition to debt relief, other targets for potential scams are credit and loan offers, mortgage assistance programs, or job offers.

"Con artists want you to make decisions in a hurry," officials said. "They might even threaten you. Slow down, check out the story, do an online search, consult an expert — or just tell a friend."