Crime & Safety
Crime Alert: Watch for Home Alarm System Scam
Manchester police say a homeowner received a call from person posing as an alarm company representative, but the caller was seeking personal information.
The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made.
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According to police, the resident who lives in the 700 block of Le Manns Drive received a call on Oct. 3 from someone trying to sell him an alarm system. The resident said the caller asked him a lot of questions trying to get personal information.
Investigators believe this was a scam. Identity thieves often search for personal information in calls like this, but then can use the personal information to commit identity theft.
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Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Manchester Police Department at 636-527-9200.
Anonymous tips can be made to the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-317-TIPS (8477).
*Please contact Local Editor Gabrielle Biondo with any questions regarding the above reports.
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