Scam Alert from Lincoln Police Department

Phone Version of the Apple Scam

An alert resident reported that she received an automated phone message alleging to be from Apple. As above, the message indicated that her account was compromised and will shut down immediately unless she responds by calling a certain number. With caller ID spoofing, the scammer is able to show Apple as the caller and the correct Apple customer service number.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT COMPUTER COMPANIES ARE NOT GOING TO CALL OR EMAIL YOU TO NOTIFY YOU OF A PROBLEM.

The short list:
Phone: Just Say NO & HANG UP
Email: Delete
Online: Look for “https” at the beginning of the address or a padlock next to the address At home: Deny opportunities for theft by FULLY closing garage door & locking doors & windows
Suspicious Activity: Observe & report. 9-1-1 emergency, 916 645-4040 non-emergency

Discover Neighborhood Watch in three easy Steps:

1. Find us at sclhwatch.org .
2. Click on Alerts, just above the photos. There you will see all the Alerts sent out since the new website went live in June, 2018.
3. Click on SECURITY in the menu bar with the brown background. Review many flyers dealing with safety tips.

Mary Cranston
Alerts Program Coordinator
Email: SCLHAlerts@watch.lincal.org