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27Speaks: Talking Scams With Chief Kiernan

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Southampton Town Police Chief James Kiernan. FILE PHOTO

Southampton Town Police Chief James Kiernan. FILE PHOTO

27Speaks on Mar 14, 2024

Scammers are constantly changing the tactics and finding novels ways to rip people off. To alert South Fork residents about common scams — over the phone, via email and social media and more — Southampton Town Police Chief James Kiernan joins the editors and reporter Tom Gogola on the podcast this week.

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