Scam reports in 08540 — Princeton, NJ

Princeton's senior and student populations see investment, Medicare and student loan scams. 413 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 08540. Statewide, New Jersey residents filed 139,551 fraud reports last year totalling $314 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 08540

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• student loan scam

The 609 area code covers Princeton and 08540.

What to do if you get a scam call in 08540

1. Don't answer unknown 609 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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