Scammers Target Southbury and Oxford

The amount of scam phone calls Americans are receiving seemingly is increasing, and residents of Southbury and Oxford are part of that.

The Waterbury Republican-American reports that Southbury police received a report of someone claiming to be a Microsoft associate and told the victim that their computer had a virus, and it could be removed for $250.

Then in Oxford, a dozen residents have complained this summer about receiving phone calls from people representing they were with the Internal Revenue Service or a relative and demanding money, the Republican-American reported.

Police in both locales urged residents to be vigilant for any potential scams, and to be cautious of people asking you for money.

Read the full Republican-American story here.