LOWELL, Mass. —

Lowell police are warning residents about scammers in their city targeting elderly victims and their jewelry.

Officials say the scammers travel in a team, usually an adult male and an adult female.

The suspects claim to be selling jewelry and will typically be driving vehicles with out-of-state license plates, according to investigators.

Police warn not to approach the suspects or engage them in conversation.

The scammers reportedly will place fake jewelry on their victims during a conversation while removing the victims' real jewelry.

Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to call Lowell police at 978-937-3200.

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