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One of our residents reported that he was taken in by a “Scammer” for $500. He received a phone call in which the “Scammer”, allegedly an Apple technician, told him that his computer had been hacked and contained a virus. He was instructed to go to the Safeway and purchase a $500 “Google gift card”. The resident was then instructed to read the numbers on the card to the “Scammer” and his computer would be cleared of this virus. He did this and a few minutes later the “Scammer” called back stating that the numbers didn’t work and to go buy another $500 card. The resident became suspicious and contacted “Apple” and they advised him that this was a Scam.

THERE HAVE BEEN MANY AND VARIED “SCAMS”, i.e. VIA PHONE, EMAIL AND LETTER, DIRECTED AT OUR COMMUNITY. WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY CALL, EMAIL OR LETTER CONTACT A RELATIVE, FRIEND OR NEIGHBOR FOR ADVICE. YOU SHOULD NEVER BE PRESSURED INTO MAKING AN IMMEDIATE DECISION ON ANY MATTER !!!

Click here for our flyer about scams

The short list:

Phone:	HANG UP. Avoid robocalls by registering at nomorobo.com.
Email:	DO NOT click on links & DELETE suspicious email
Online:	Look for “https” at the beginning of the address and/or a padlock
At home:	Deny opportunities for theft by FULLY closing garage door & locking doors & windows

Suspicious Activity : Observe & report to LPD. 9-1-1 emergency, 916-645-4040 non-emergency

Within the last two weeks there have been sightings of a ” Coyote ” on Fallen Leaf Ln near Tallac Ln and a ” Bob Cat ” on Rose Bouquet Ln and Del Webb Blvd . Both incidents occurred around 8:00 PM . WHILE WALKING YOUR PET, KEEP THEM ON A SHORT LEASH . IF YOU DO SIGHT ONE OF THESE PREDATORS, NOTIFY YOUR MAILBOX CAPTAIN OR COORDINATOR AND HAVE AN “ALERT” PUT OUT TO EVERYONE IN YOUR VILLAGE.

Barry Johnson

Neighborhood Watch Public Safety Liaison