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The Los Angeles Police Department is warning about a new scam in which criminals pose as police officers over the phone.

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Passing on the classic 555 number, “Stranger Things” is the latest show to offer Easter eggs for viewers who try to call a fictional character. By Victor Mather In the final season of the Netflix hit ...

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