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Town of Tonawanda Police warn residents of variety of scams

The Better Business Bureau has a full list of ways you can protect yourself and make sure you're not tricked.

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Don't be fooled by people pretending to be government employees.

That's the notice Town of Tonawanda Police put out Sunday afternoon, as more scams prey on people nationwide.

"Scammers will try to scare you and trick you into giving them your personal information and money," Town of Tonawanda Police wrote on Facebook. "They may threaten you or your family and may demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or other legal action. Do not be fooled!"

Since December alone in Western New York:

The Better Business Bureau has a full list of ways you can protect yourself and make sure you're not tricked with a text message, such as checking the phone number to avoid spam calls, not clicking click suspicious links, ignoring "text (blank)" prompts, and calling the bank to ensure your finances are in order.

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