HPD warn residents about Internet scams

Harvard police are warning residents to be wary of Internet scams.

On Jan. 18, a 41-year-old Harvard resident reported that early January, the victim completed a loan application through an Internet-based cash advance company. The victim later received a phone call from a subject reporting to be a representative of that company.

The resident was advised the loan was in default and instructed the victim to make a payment via gift card.

The incident is under investigation.

The Harvard Police Department encourages all residents to be wary of Internet transactions, to diligently guard personal information and verify all claims before submitting information or money.

– Chelsea McDougall