Frightening Scam: 'I've Been Paid to Kill You' | Patch PM

Stories to talk about this evening:

'I've Been Paid to Kill You': Threatening Text Messages are Scam

Authorities said that threatening text messages have been received Tuesday morning in Harford County and across Maryland. "I've been paid to kill you but wish to spare you..." the message states, noting the recipient is at risk. >>> Read more.

Pay Slip Scam Targets Montgomery County Employees: Police

A letter sent last week to a Silver Spring woman who had worked for Montgomery County was a scam, part of an attempt to gain credit card information, police say. The scam's target called Montgomery County Police on Dec. 20 to report the hoax. >>> Read more.

Woman Disappears After Leaving Hospital in Baltimore County

• Mary Ann Brown was reported missing on Monday, police said.

Free Public WiFi Coming to All Metro Stations

• The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will expand free public WiFi to all Metrorail stations by 2018, the agency says.

Fewer Dying on the Job in Maryland as Numbers Climb Elsewhere

• The rate of deaths in Maryland due to workplace injuries is better than the national average and down in year-over-year comparison.

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