Scam reports in 02482 — Wellesley, MA

Wellesley's affluent retirees are targeted by investment fraud and Medicare scams. 394 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 02482. Statewide, Massachusetts residents filed 81,434 fraud reports last year totalling $210 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 02482

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• grandparent scam

The 781 area code covers Wellesley and 02482.

What to do if you get a scam call in 02482

1. Don't answer unknown 781 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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