THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, January 10, 2020 Page 13 Middlesex Sheriff’s Office warns of Social Security scam B ILLERICA – The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is warning residents to be alert for a recently reported government imposter scam. On Monday the MSO received a call from an area resident alleging he had been contacted by a man purporting to be with the IRS. The alleged perpetrator told the resident his Social Security number (SSN) had been canceled because it had been compromised and used in Texas by criminals; the perpetrator further told the resident his bank accounts had been frozen as a result and that a MSO representative would be following up with additional details. A short time later, the resident said he received a call from an individual posing as an MSO member and was told that two deputies would collect his old Social Security card and issue him a new card and number. In an eff ort to further convince the resident the call was legitimate, the alleged perpetrator used spoofing technology to make it appear as though the call was coming from a legitimate sheriff ’s offi ce telephone number. “It’s critically important for residents to be aware that Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ their Social Security numbers cannot be canceled or suspended,” said Middlesex County Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. “Fortunately, in this case, the resident felt something was amiss and followed up with our offi ce to confi rm this was a scam.” People who believe they have been the victim of this, or any, imposter scam are encouraged to contact their local police department. Individuals may also report the matter to the Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/Information#crnt&panel1-1. New Councillors * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Start Your Weekend at the Marina Dance Party! Saturday, January 11 at 9 PM Dance to the Hits from House to Techno DJ LOGIK Friday, January 10 at 9 PM Dance to the Hits with DJ BIG RICK MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters Book your next Function with us! Free Parking • Water Views Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS Shown from left to right are Everett’s newest City Councillors Gerly Adrien, Jimmy Tri Le and Stephanie Martins. (Advocate Photo by Christopher Roberson) AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS
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