BEWARE: Scams from Area Code 876FairPoint and law enforcement are warning the public about a telephone scam that originates from the Jamaican 876 area code. The scam has victimized elderly residents throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, resulting in losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars. This is one story. FairPoint and York County Sherriff officials have launched the "Beware: Scams from Area Code 876" campaign and are directing people to www.bewareof876.com for tips on preventing phone scams. |
