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SCAM ATTEMPTS REPORTED
INHERITANCE SCAM LETTER
A resident received a letter appearing to be from a Canadian law firm. The letter included the resident’s name, address, and a detailed law‑firm header with logo and contact information. It claimed that a deceased client—sharing the resident’s last name—left an unclaimed account worth over ten million dollars. The sender proposed a “partnership” with a fifty‑fifty split and urged the resident to respond to provided email addresses.
The resident noticed irregularities on the envelope and that it had been mailed from within the United States. She reported it to the Lincoln Police Department, where officers confirmed it was a scam. The listed phone number did not answer. The resident also took the letter to the post office, where staff said they have seen similar mailings.
REMINDER: If an offer sounds too good to be true, it likely is. Stay alert.
SCAM TARGETING AN ASTOUND CUSTOMER
A resident who recently subscribed to Astound TV/Internet received a letter stating she owed a balance and directing her to call a listed number. When she did, the individual who answered asked for her credit‑card information. The resident became suspicious, hung up, and went to the Astound office in Rocklin. Staff confirmed she did not owe money and were unaware of this scam. It was unclear how the scammers obtained her account information.
REMINDER: Do not call phone numbers provided in unsolicited letters, emails, or texts. Always contact companies using their official customer‑service numbers. Never provide personal or financial information unless you initiated the contact.
REPORTING SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Report suspicious mail, calls, or contacts to:
Lincoln Police Non‑Emergency: 916‑645‑4040
Neighborhood Watch: File an incident report at sclhwatch.org so the community can stay informed.
Barry JohnsonNeighborhood WatchPublic Safety Liaison