Tips and Alerts

Scammers are pretending to be government workers, and it’s costing people money. These imposters might contact you by phone, email, or text message. They claim they’re from the Social Security Administration, Medicare, or another government agency. They might say something scary, like your Social Security number has been suspended or that you could lose your benefits. To fix the “problem,” they demand money or personal information. They may ask you to send gift cards or read them the PIN numbers

Could that unexpected text be a scam? By: The Roseville Police Department    Did you know that 98% of people always open text messages? With fraud losses involving text scams increasing, it’s a good possibility that unexpected text could be a scam.  If scammers can get you to respond, they have a possible victim they can cash in on.   Here are some trick the scammer may employ: You receive a text message from the fraud department from Amazon, your ban

Scams Happen Can you identify them? By: The Roseville Police Department      Tackling fraud and scams takes more than posting warnings about suspicious links and online shopping gone wrong. Everyone needs to do their part by identifying and reporting fraud/scams and telling authorities if they fall victim or become aware of one.   The FBI identifies common scams you need to know: Charity and disaster fraud — Unfortunately, not all donation campaig

Identity theft is on the rise, and experts say there’s no end in sight. In 2024, data breaches exposed more than 1 billion records, a staggering 312% increase from 2023, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. Major companies, including Change Healthcare, United Healthcare, and AT&T, experienced breaches, affecting millions of people. With cybercriminals constantly finding new ways to steal personal information, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself. One of the best ways

Donating to wildfire relief? Beware of scammers By: The Roseville Police Department   In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, communities across the nation are rallying to help those affected. While many people are eager to contribute, it’s crucial to remain cautious when donating. Scammers are taking advantage of the situation, using increasingly sophisticated methods to steal money from well-meaning donors.   With the abundance of charitab

Scams to Avoid in 2025 By: The Roseville Police Department    Americans lose billions of dollars to online scams every year. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), scammers have even more tools to trick unsuspecting individuals into giving away their personal information or money. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, reported losses in 2023 exceeded $12 billion. Digital tools like chatbots have made it easier to deceive people, and this trend is expected to cont

How to donate and avoid scams this holiday season As the holiday season approaches, many Americans feel inspired to give back by donating to charities. However, it is important to ensure that your contributions make a real difference. To protect yourself from scams and ensure your donations are used wisely.  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suggests the following.  Research charities before donating Before you choose a charity, do some research online. Consider what causes are

Keeping your cell phone safe from hackers By: The Roseville Police Department    Your cell phone holds a lot of personal information, from passwords and bank accounts to emails, photos, and messages. If your phone falls into the wrong hands, hackers can steal your identity, make purchases with your money, or gain access to your email and social media accounts.   The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers the following tips on how to protect your phone from hackers:

By: The Roseville Police Department     Have you ever received a text or email warning you that something is wrong with one of your online accounts? Maybe it says your streaming account is about to be suspended unless you take action immediately. It might even include a link that claims to help fix your account’s problems. The message seems urgent and real. But is it? Your first instinct may be to click the link to resolve the issue quickly. Don’t click. There’s probably noth

Daylighting to improve intersection safety By: The Roseville Police Department      Roseville is implementing State Assembly Bill (AB) 413, to improve safety at intersections. This new law prohibits a person from parking a vehicle within 20 feet of either side of any marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within 15 feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present.     Daylighting is considered a best practice and is a frequently used tool in cities acro

By: The Roseville Police Department  Did you get a call about fraud activity on your bank account?  It could be a scammer.   Have you received a call, email, or text from someone stating that your account has been flagged for possible fraud or criminal activity?  Did the caller tell you the only way to “protect” your money is to move it from your bank, investment, or retirement account?  Perhaps the caller even asked you to share a verification code. If anyone asks you to do

PDF File Embeded  

Protect your home and car from criminal activity By: The Roseville Police Department      Summer is upon us! There is no escaping the California sun, but we can certainly implement some of the following crime prevention tips to protect your home and vehicle from potential criminal activity.   Vehicles: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) one vehicle was stolen every 32 seconds in the United States in 2022.  That amounted to m

PDF File Embeded