Crime & Safety

Scam Alert Issued By Mendham Police

Another round of scam calls have come home to roost. Here is what to look out for.

MENDHAM, NJ - Nothing seems to stop the new and creative ways in which people will try to bilk others out of their money. And the Mendham Township Police Department want residents to be on the alert for the latest scam.

According to authorities, residents have been contacted by someone claiming a family member has been arrested and needs bail or has been in an accident and needs for money to be sent to them.

"It is a scam," police said, noting that residents should contact authorities immediately if they are targeted. "Do not send cash or wire money."

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