30Jan 2020 by

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…
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28Jan 2020 by

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…
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28Jan 2020 by

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…
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26Jan 2020 by

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…
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15Jan 2020 by

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…
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10Jan 2020 by

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…
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22Dec 2019 by

Two Recent Phone Scams

One successful scam resulted in a $15,500 loss. The other scam was unsuccessful. Click Here for Details: Two Recent Phone Scams Mary CranstonAlerts Program Coordinator SCLHAlerts@watch.lincal.org
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22Dec 2019 by

Hiding Valuables and Locking Your Vehicle is Not Enough

Folsom Police Department posted a message on their Facebook page explaining that criminals are now using Bluetooth scanners to find electronics hiding inside cars. To guard against this, you will need to completely turn off your phone, tablet, etc or turn off Bluetooth or use airplane mode. Click here for…
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17Dec 2019 by

Avoid the 12 Scams of Christmas

Click Here to DownLoad PDF Version: FYI191216.pdf “Avoid the 12 Scams of Christmas” flyer from the Better Business Bureau is attached. Download the full flyer by clicking on the link above. Some highlights of most common scams here in Lincoln Hills: Grandparent Scams Seniors should be cautious if they get…
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