amazon_scam
You think it’s never going to happen to you – until it does. Red Flags for this scam: requests for personal information urgent or threatening language link to a site different from the alleged company that contacted you Amazon Scam This scam involved a resident under stress, urgency, and a…
Netflix-Fraud
One of our residents had his Netflix account hacked. His first clue that something was wrong was an email from Netflix saying that they noticed he was using Netflix from Vietnam. Another email followed immediately indicating that they deleted his email address from his account “per his request.” His first…
Recent-Scams
1......One of our residents received a call from an individual claiming to represent PG&E. The caller SCAMMER told the resident that his PG&E bill had not been paid and his electricity would be shut off in two hours if this payment was not made in cash at a PG&E…
Mail-Box-Overnight
DO NOT LEAVE MAIL IN BOX OVERNIGHT Social Security 1099 forms and other tax forms are in the mail. Pick up your mail ASAP. THESE FORMS HAVE YOUR SECURITY NUMBER ON THEM! Sign up for a free service called Informed Delivery at USPS.com. The post office will send you an…
Protect
Warning from Placer PROTECT: Providing Resources & Outreach To Elderly Citizens Together New Shipping Text Scams! Citizens are receiving text messages from FedEx requesting them to click a link for their shipping preferences. The link then directs the citizen to an Amazon survey with a free reward – all the…
Porch-Pirate-Incident-on-Gold-Nugget-Circle
One of our residents in the 900 block of Gold Nugget Circle r(close to Safeway, off Northfield Lane) reports that the listed suspect stole a package containing miscellaneous items from the front porch. This occurred on 01/16/20 during the day. The residents were home at the time and heard their…
Tax-Season-Reminders
TAX SEASON REMINDERS -- IRS IS NOT GOING TO CALL OR EMAIL YOU! Best Choice: Get your refund or pay your tax via direct deposit/electronic transfer. Other Options: If you must use the USPS mail, post your letter at the post office, pay for tracking and get a receipt. Sign…
Vehicle-Stolen-from-Garage
Vehicle Stolen from Garage As reported to the Police on 01/04/20 some person(s) unknown broke out the window on the side garage door of a residence in the 1700 block of Winding Way. The suspect(s) then entered the garage and, using a pry tool, forced open the door leading into…
Two Incidents in Lincoln Hills
Two Incidents in Lincoln Hills December 8-10, 2019 Click Here for Details: 2:22 Alert LH Incidents 12:8-12:10 Mary CranstonAlerts Program Coordinator SCLHAlerts@watch.lincal.org