Wenham Police Warn About 'Gypsy Scams'

Wenham police offer tip and advice to avoid what is known as "traveler scams" or "gypsy scams."

Recently the Wenham Police Department have seen an increase in “travelers” or what is also known as “gypsy” activity in the area, according to Sgt. Jonathan Gray. To law enforcement agencies, the word "gypsy" refers to people who travel in small groups across the country perpetrating crimes of theft, burglary, and fraud. Recently, the Essex County area and other communities have been victims of what have become known as "gypsy scams." Gypsy scams are incidents that occur in daylight hours, in which a suspect will - literally - walk right into someone’s home for the purpose of stealing jewelry or money. Very often, the homeowner is either in or near the home. If these individuals are caught, they give some kind of excuse as to why they are …

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