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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

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If you see illegal fireworks being set off, don't call 9-1-1. Instead, call the non-emergency line (916-774-5000 ) unless there is an actual fire or medical emergency. Their 9-1-1 response is hurt by the overwhelming number of fireworks reports. You can also Report illegal fireworks through the myRSVL app on your phone or at  Roseville.ca.us/myrsvl by submitting a service request. This does beg the question: What is illegal?  Aerial fireworks are always illegal since they

How landscaping can enhance home security By: The Roseville Police Department    During summer months many homeowners prepare for yard clean-up and landscaping projects. However, amidst the excitement of transforming outdoor spaces, it's crucial to consider how our landscaping choices can impact the safety of our homes.   Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) offers valuable insights into enhancing home security through the physical design of our pro

Calling 911 with no service: Is it possible? By: The Roseville Police Department     The thought of needing emergency assistance but being unable to call due to a lack of phone service is undeniably frightening. When faced with an emergency, 911 is often the lifeline we rely on for help. But what happens when our phones show no bars? Can you still reach out to 911 without service?   Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Despite having no network signal or a wireles

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Avoiding common travel scams By: The Roseville Police Department   In the age of digital connectivity, travel scams have become increasingly prevalent. From “free” vacations to robocalls about vacation deals, and vacation home scams, travelers need to be vigilant to avoid falling prey to such deceptive practices.   “Free” vacations are a common scam. Advertisements online, emails, calls, or text messages may claim that you’ve won a vacation. However, these “free” vacati

Be wary of individuals offering repairs when it comes to home repairs after a storm or natural disaster. Whether they knock on your door or contact you through other means, these individuals often exaggerate or falsify damage during initial inspections. To protect yourself and your wallet, keep an eye out for the following signs:   Aggressive contact: Storm chasers may approach you directly, urging immediate commitment to their services. Overstated damage claims: During free

By:  Roseville Police Department It’s official. The 2024 tax season has arrived. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) started accepting paper and electronic tax returns on Monday, January 29, 2024. If you’re looking forward to getting your tax refund this year, be careful, as tax identity thieves may want to get your refund, too.   According to the Federal Trade Commission, tax identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security number to get a tax refund or a job. Y

By: The Roseville Police Department\   It’s a new year.  Are you or a family member looking for that someone special in 2024?  Now, more than ever, people are using their smart phone for almost everything, including finding their soul mate.  According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2022 nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam and this resulted in a loss of $1.3 billion dollars.    You’ve no doubt heard of people being scammed on dating apps, but accordin

Be aware of charity scams By: Roseville Police Department Have you made a donation to a charity recently?  Perhaps you plan to make a donation to start out the new year.  Whether you are making a donation now or in the future, be careful.  There are criminals waiting to take advantage of your generosity.   Charity scams take many forms:  Online giving There has been a lot growth in online scamming over the past years.  Many bad-actors are purporting to be charities req

By: Roseville Police Department While people of all ages can and do fall for scams, scammers often target seniors.  Scammers know that many seniors have money to spend and are from an older generation that trust others and are polite to strangers. If you have older relatives or loved ones, they may not be as cautious or savvy when it comes to scams.  Here are a few ways you can help protect them and other vulnerable loved ones from getting scammed.   Knowledge is power. Accord

Shop safely online By: Roseville Police Department As we head into this bustling holiday season, we’d like to share some precautions you can take to protect yourself, your information and your packages.   While shopping online: Create strong passwords that are difficult to guess. Include numbers, capital letters and special characters like “!?&@”. Additionally, don’t use the same password for all your logins. If you have to write them down to remember, keep