Another Phone Scam Involving Credit Cards

As we head into the busy holiday season -- Saint John city police are advising to be careful about the latest phone scam making the rounds.

Police say a number of city residents have fallen prey to a caller with generic information about the credit card and asking a series of questions to verify the card holder.
Another twist on this scam is the caller indicating they are investigating a fraudulent purchase on the credit card account and will ask for the three digit verification number on the back of the card.
Again -- police are warning not to give out any information over the phone unless you make the call and you know you are dealing with a reputable company.

Surprise Plea In Saint John Murder Trial

A surprise guilty plea from a 30 year old man accused of brutally killing his estranged wife last May.
Jason Getson of Martha Avenue pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the stabbing death of 28 year old Melanie Getson who was living on Douglas Avenue at the time.
The two were travelling in the same car May 10th which pulled into a parking lot along Rothesay Avenue and that's where she was attacked.
Getson will be back in court January 4th to be sentenced.

Suspicious Fire

  The RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire in the Musquash area. A house under construction on Route 790 at Chance Harbour went up in flames last night.

A nearby volunteer firefighter noticed the blaze shortly after 9:30 but the structure was fully engulfed in flames and a pile of debris was found burning behind the unfinished home.

 The photo attached shows Musquash firefighters beginning to knock down a large debris pile that was located behind the house that was destroyed. Photo by Andrew Sanojca.