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As the holidays approach, the Plymouth Police Department is looking to keep residents safe from scammers.
Each year, certain scams become much more prevalent as we begin holiday celebrations and shopping.
This includes fake delivery notices or package alerts. If you receive a notice stating, “your package can’t be delivered, please call us,” when you are not expecting a delivery, simply do not reply.
If you are expecting a package, verify with the shipper or seller before responding.
Authorities also urge shoppers to be aware of fake websites designed to look like the real thing, including Amazon, eBay, and others.
Fake charity scams also pop up during the holidays, and those making donations are encouraged to contact the charities directly or in person.
It is also common to find scams involving in-demand items that become hard to find around the holidays, with the Plymouth Police Department noting that if a deal is too good to be true, it probably is.
While these concerns were raised by police in Plymouth, they are guidelines residents are encouraged to follow in any community.
