Crime & Safety
Newton Police Warn of New Phone Scam
A new scam has emerged involving a caller claiming to be from the Newton Police Association.

NEWTON, MA â Police in Newton on Thursday warned of a new phone scam, specific to the city's residents.
Police said the caller claims to be from the Newton Police Association and asks for donations for an ad book for children being preyed upon. This is not true, according to the department.
Scam Alert: Caller claiming to be from Newton Police Assoc. is looking for donations for an ad book for children being preyed upon-Not True
â Newton Police (@newtonpolice) March 30, 2017
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