City Of Woburn: Important Notice For Seniors: Phone Scam Using Woburn Senior Center Number

Press release from the City of Woburn:

October 27, 2021

On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, a Woburn senior reported receiving a call from someone posing as a staff member from the Senior Center, claiming fraudulently this senior’s television service would be cancelled if she didn’t pay $499 immediately.

These thieves are “shadowing” the main number for the Woburn Senior Center, 781-897-5960, to make their scam seem legitimate. This is a scam. If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediately.

The Woburn Council on Aging, or any other City department or agency, would never call any senior to request financial information or demand payment for any service.

Tips to avoid becoming the victim of government impersonation fraud and scams:

• A government agency or legitimate business will never ask you to pay a fee or a fine using a third-party form of payment, such as a gift card.
• Never give money or personal information to someone with whom you don’t have ties and did not initiate contact.
• Scammers count on your lack of knowledge, so take the time to educate yourself about any offer you receive.
• Trust your instincts. If an unknown caller makes you uncomfortable or says things that don’t sound right or sound too good to be true, hang up.
• Always be suspicious of unsolicited phone calls.

This press release was produced by the City of Woburn. The views expressed here are the author’s own.