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Other Information /  Financial Scam Intake Questionnaire

If you have been a victim of a financial scam:

  • You must be a Town of Amherst resident.
  • You must file a police report with the Amherst Police Department at 716-689-1311 and obtain a police report complaint number before completing the Financial Scam Intake Questionnaire.

Financial Scam Intake Questionnaire


Better Business Bureau

Do you think you are the victim of a scam and you don’t know where the company is located, and may not be located in the US and Canada? In 2024, over 81,000 scams were reported to BBB. While BBB may not be able to reach the person or company who scammed you, your report warns others and also assists media and local law enforcement to get the word out as well. BBB connects with law enforcement contacts on a regular basis. To look up a scam or report one, please go to bbb.org/scamtracker

About Amherst

The Town of Amherst was established in 1818 and celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 2018. The town has a geographical area of 53.6 square miles and a population of greater than 122,000.

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The Town of Amherst ADA Coordinators are Robert McCarthy (Director of Human Resources) and Mark Berke (Commissioner of Buildings).

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  • General Information:
    (716) 631-7000
  • Email:
    toainfo@amherst.ny.us
  • Address:
    Municipal Building (Town Hall)
  • 5583 Main Street
  • Williamsville, NY 14221


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