Bloomfield Resident Duped by Satellite Television Scam

Bloomfield Township

 

A resident in the 1000 block of Threadneedle told Bloomfield Township police officers he was a victim of phone scam perpetrated by someone posing to be a satellite service provider. The man visited the police department on April 2 and said he agreed to pay more than $300 for a new service package that included 6 months free television service.

The provider insisted the victim use a pre-paid credit card to make the lump-sum payment, and said that they would then begin providing the service, according to reports. Authorities reminded residents to be suspicious of unsolicited calls, and those that demand payment from a pre-paid credit card, in particular.

Van Ransacked on Ravineview Court

Officers also investigated a reported vehicle break-in that occurred sometime overnight on March 30 in the 1000 block of Ravineview Court. The vehicle's owner told police she discovered the door lock on her van pried out on the morning of March 31, reports said. The perpetrator ransacked the van's interior, but nothing was reported stolen. No suspect information was available.

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Bloomfield Hills

Officials with the Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety reported no major police or fire-related incidents during the past week.