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According to Massachusetts State Police, there is currently a phishing scam going on that involves fraudulent QR codes on parking meters.

How easy it would be to tap that link when it shows up in a text message. I have to admit, I am curious about that little blue link.

Time to fill you in on the latest scam coming down the pike.

Sheriff Bowler and the staff at the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office want you to know about a phone scam involving the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office.

Multiple employees in the WUPE listening area have recently been made aware that fraudulent Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims were filed in their name.

Pittsfield City and law enforcement officials are urging local seniors to be vigilant as the state’s COVID-19 vaccination buddy system an initiative meant to increase participation among seniors 75 and older in mass vaccination clinics by having an accompanying “caregiver” receive one as well has resulted in an alarming increase in direct solicitation and advertising to seniors from individuals seeking to get vaccinated.

Sheriff Bowler and the staff at the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office are notifying our community that there is an ongoing scam using the facilities phone number.

The Pittsfield Mayor's Office is warning residents of COVID-19 vaccination scams.  According to a press release issued this morning, city and health officials are urging the public to be cautious in light of a growing number of vaccination scams targeting users through multiple platforms...

Third Arrest Made In Ongoing Fraud Investigation Albany, N.Y. County Sheriff’s Office arrested a third individual as part of an investigation into a national organized fraud scheme taking place in Northern Berkshire County. Law enforcement arrested Parth “Peter” Chaudhari, 23, of Adams Wednesday afternoon without incident.

The newest trending financial scam is tricking people into believing Netflix is looking for payment information -- even though the streaming service is not involved.