Crime & Safety
'Infidelity' Scam Hits Montco; Demanding Money From Unfaithful Spouses
"Yes this is blackmail. And I would do some jail time if caught. Which is why I have taken steps to ensure this letter cannot be traced."
LOWER MERION, PA -- Lower Merion Police are warning of a new scam striking the Main Line and Montgomery County area. Residents are coming home to find a letter addressed to them stating that they know about their "infidelity" and that they must pay up in order to have the evidence destroyed.
Police said that some version of the letter below has been delivered to several homes in the township and surrounding area.
The letters are usually personally addressed and threaten to "expose" the recipient if they do not pay. A sample letter has been provided by police.
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Residents are urged to spread awareness of this scam and to not provide these individuals with any money. If you have any information on these incidents please contact Lower Merion Police at (610) 649-1000.
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