Scam reports in 02134 — Boston, MA

Brighton's student-heavy population reports student loan and rental scams heavily. 280 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 02134. Statewide, Massachusetts residents filed 81,434 fraud reports last year totalling $210 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 02134

• student loan scam
• rental scam
• online shopping fraud

The 617 area code covers Boston and 02134.

See all reported scams in Boston for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 02134

1. Don't answer unknown 617 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the Massachusetts Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/consumer-advocacy-and-response-division.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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