Scam reports in 07078 — Short Hills, NJ

Short Hills's affluent retiree community is targeted by investment fraud and Medicare scams. 508 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 07078. Statewide, New Jersey residents filed 139,551 fraud reports last year totalling $314 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 07078

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• grandparent scam

The 973 area code covers Short Hills and 07078.

What to do if you get a scam call in 07078

1. Don't answer unknown 973 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 New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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