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Brookline Police Imposters Demand Money From Residents To Avoid Jail
Brookline police said residents have reported the phone scam where the call appears to be coming from a legitimate BPD phone number.

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Brookline police said residents have reported the phone scam where the call appears to be coming from a legitimate BPD phone number.

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