Anti-Scam Task Force
Norwood Anti-Scam
Task Force
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Mission Statement:
The Norwood Anti-Scam Task Force is staffed by Town of Norwood employees to provide education and awareness of scams that are occurring in Norwood. The Task Force is using a collaborative, cross-departmental approach, with a focus on older adults and those who may be more vulnerable, to help improve residents' lives by preventing and reducing scams that occur.
Our Goals:
- Increase education of how to protect oneself from fraudulent activity; including what to look out for, warning signs of suspicious behavior and what to do when an individual may have been scammed.
- Increase awareness of how common fraudulent activity may be as it relates to telephone scams, gift card scams, banking scams, lottery scams and charity scams.
- Reduce the number of Norwood residents (especially those who are 65+) being scammed through increased awareness and education.
- Decrease the negative stigma and shame associated with being a victim of elder fraud.
It's not your fault if you get scammed, you're a victim of a crime, reach out as soon as you can!
If you think you've been scammed call Norwood Police Department: 781-440-5100
For more information and support click the links below:
www.ftc.gov
www.ftc.gov
To reach the Norwood Anti-Scam Task Force email: NASTF@norwoodma.gov
