Scam Alert: American Police Officers Alliance
The American Police Officers Alliance has been around for a long time. Bottom line is they robo call and mail invoices to people soliciting money. The also spoof their phone numbers to appear as though they are calling from a local phone number. They pretend to benefit police officers, but remember… No money given to this group will ever reach your local police. If you think you have been a victum of a scam, contact the FBI Scam...
Social Security, Office of Inspector General Hold National Slam The Scam Day
Social Security Administration News Release – March 10, 2022 The Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are partnering to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the third annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 10. Social Security scams – where fraudsters attempt to mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments to fix purported Social Security number...
Scam: National Police & Sheriff’s Coalition PAC
This group has been around along time, but they are still calling people and sending ‘invoices’ via US Mail. Examples of deceptive tactics used by dubious Political PACs Absolutely no money given to this organization goes to directly benefit law enforcement. They are PACs or political action committees. If you take the time to read their letter, the donated funds are used to ‘push for tougher legislation’. They...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 29-September 4, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for August 29, 2018 to September 4, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 10; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 3; Terroristic Threats: 0; Criminal Mischiefs: 0; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 2; Suspicious Vehicles: 7; Suspicious Persons: 3; Alarms: 2; Harassments: 2; Criminal Trespasses: 5; Scams: 0; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 11; Horses Out: 2; Welfare Checks: 1; Assaults: 3; Dog Bites: 0; Burn Ban...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report April 11-17, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for April 11, 2018 to April 17, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 7; Thefts: 1; Burglaries: 1; Terroristic Threats: 3; Criminal Mischiefs: 2; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 5; Suspicious Vehicles: 10; Suspicious Persons: 1; Alarms: 6; Harassments: 0; Criminal Trespasses: 2; Scams: 3; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 1; Cows Out: 21; Horses Out: 2; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 3; Dog Bites: 0; Fires: 0;...
“Psychology of a Scam” at SS Public Library
Kaylen Burgess of the East Texas offices of Better Business Bureau revealed the top ten scams in the US, and ways to keep yourself safe from scammers. Her presentation was an enlightening expose’ of the most modern methods of theft. Possibly you been affected by data breaches (attempts to access your personal information) IRS imposters (these mostly contact victims by phone) click-bait schemes (an online ploy where you click...
Another, Older Scam Call Received by Local Senior Adult Wednesday
Shortly after reporting the call to Sulphur Springs Police, a well-known city resident contacted KSST News Wednesday afternoon regarding a phone call that had proved unsettling for the senior adult who is a grandfather. The call was a scam that has been around for years but once again rang in the home of an unsuspecting senior adult. This was the second specific scam call reported Wednesday. On the other end of the phone call was a...
IRS Issues Scam Warning
The IRS continues to warn consumers to guard against scam phone calls from thieves intent on stealing their money or their identity. Criminals pose as the IRS to trick victims out of their money or personal information. Here are several tips to help you avoid being a victim of these scams: Scammers make unsolicited calls. Thieves call taxpayers claiming to be IRS officials. They demand that the victim pay a bogus tax bill. They con...
Protect Seniors from Financial Abuse
It’s unfortunate but true: The elderly population is targeted for financial abuse or exploitation. In fact, by some estimates, this type of targeted abuse results in billions of dollars in losses each year. If you have elderly parents, what signs should you watch for to determine their vulnerability? And what can you do to help protect your parents from being victimized? In regard to the first question — signs of vulnerability — the...
