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Fake Check Scams

Posted on: September 16, 2019 - 5:36am

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Franklin County/North Quabbin/ Select Worcester County residents: Call CPU Director Anita Wilson at (413) 774-3186
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Hampshire County residents: Call CPU advocate Carolyn Young at (413) 586-9225

Northwestern District Attorney
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Northampton, MA 01060
(413)586-9225

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Greenfield, MA 01301
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