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Messages:
August 14, 2010 Subject: Fwd: 49th Precinct Explorers Win
2nd Place at nationals Hi
Mark and Vinnie, I just wanted to say Thank-you to the NEBXASSN. for all the support they
and Amber Court Nursing Home has shown the Explorers. With your support we were able to take a trip to Atlanta, Ga. to compete in the 2010 National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference. Thousands of youth from all over the country
compete in team competition events like Crime Scene, Hostage Negotiation, Drills and Burglary in progress to name a few. The
kids at the 49th Precinct Explorers program trained very hard twice a week and we were able to take 2nd Place in Burglary in progress. The event was held on July 19-24th at Georgia
Institute of Technology. The youth also attended seminars and participated in individual competitions like Physical performance,
air pistol,Bike to name a few. They had a good time. The 49th Precinct Explorers really appreciate all you do for making the
community a better place for us to work and live. PO Chris Traumer Advisor of 49th Precinct Explorers Program July 30, 2010
The 49th Pct is advising residents
to please make sure that all windows and doors are secured and locked. there has been a rise in burglaries in this area.
Help Prevent Crime by calling 911 for any suspicious persons or activity in your neighborhood.
Reminder:
FREE Home Security Evaluation – The Crime Prevention Unit of the 49th Pct offers FREE in home security surveys. Call
P.O. Troy Doiley 718-918-2026.
Next NEBA meeting:
Next Meeting: to be announced in September THERE WILL BE NO NEWSLETTERS OR MEETINGS DURING JUNE, JULY &
AUGUST. HAVE A LOVELY SUMMER! We will keep you apprised of any important issues via email and on our website-see
rear panel. The 49th Precinct Community Council
meets on the last Tuesday of every month, except July and August. All residents are invited to attend. For more information
and the location of the next meeting call 718-918-2025.
Identity theft: This crime is now epedimic. Please
see the articles at the end of this page for resources on prevention and remedies.
Links to Crime and Fraud
Alert websites are provided at the bottom of this page
IF YOU SEE SOMTHING, SAY SOMETHING!
This does
not apply only to possible terrorist related activities. It applies to any suspicious activity, or possible violation of the
law.
For possible terrorist activity: Call NYC-Safe 1-888-692-7233.
For quality of life violations: Call 311
For crimes in progress: Call 911
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CRIME ALERTS
LOCAL
CRIME ALERTS: ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING ANY LOCAL CRIME ALERT, OR INFORMATION REGARDING SUSPECTED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY,
CAN CONTACT VINCENT T PREZIOSO AT THE NORTHEAST BRONX ASSN AT 718-231-8569, OR LT STEVE RUSSO, SPECIAL OPERATIONS AT
THE 49TH PCT 718-918-2021, OR 911.
FBI CRIME ALERTS: CONTACT THE FBI DIRECTLY AT http://www.fbi.gov or 202-324-3000.
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49th Precinct Hotlines
49th Precinct Community Council - Meets on the last Tuesday
of every month. Call 718-918-2025 for details.
Terrorism Hotline – Call 1-888-NYC-SAFE (692-7233) to report
suspicious activity.
Stop Illegal Handguns - Call 1-866-GUN-STOP (1-866-486-7867) anonymously - $1,000 reward.
FREE Home Security Evaluation – The Crime Prevention Unit is conducting FREE in home security surveys. Call
P.O. Troy Doiley 718-918-2026.
FREE Auto Security Programs – The Crime Prevention Unit has FREE programs
that will help you from becoming a victim of Auto Theft, and possibly save you money on your current theft insurance. Call
P.O. Troy Doiley 718-918-2026.
NYPD Website - Missing persons, most wanted press releases, crime statistics, and
precinct links. http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/nypd/home.html.
Report Crimes Anonymously – If you have information
on burglary or any other crime, please contact Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. If you observe anyone trespassing on your
property or any other crime in progress call 911 immediately.
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GENERAL ALERTS
JURY
DUTY FRAUD ALERT
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has alerted us to a telephone fraud involving jury duty: Individuals
identifying themselves as U.S. court employees have been telephonically contacting citizens advising them that they have been
selected for jury duty. These individuals then ask to verify names, Social Security numbers, and sometimes ask for credit
card numbers. If the request for this information is refused, citizens are threatened with fines.
Our judicial
system does not telephone citizens to ask for such personal information and you should never provide same over the telephone
to a stranger claiming such credentials. If you have been contacted and supplied any personal information please contact your
local FBI office.
Be aware that this scheme could also be expanded by the fraudsters claiming to represent state
or local court jurisdictions.
For more information on this an other scams:
http://www.fbi.gov/page2/june06/jury_scams060206.htm
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PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN AGAINS SEXUAL PREDATORS
Family Watchdog can help you protect your
children against sexual predators.
Check out their website at http://www.familywatchdog.us/aboutus.asp
Another important site: http://www.registeredoffenderslist.org/
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ID THEFT INFECTS MEDICAL
RECORDS
From the LA Times 9-25-06
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-medid25sep25,0,6458230,full.story?coll=la-home-headlines
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FASTEST WAY TO REPORT A FIRE
As an alternative to calling 911, you can make a direct call
to the Bronx Fire Dispatcher at 718-999-3333 (hearing impaired call 718-999-8888). It might save the time that could save
your life.
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IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION AND RESOURCES
Identity Theft and You!
From the Federal Trade Commission website
http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/
Welcome to the Federal Trade
Commission: Your National Resource for Identity Theft
How can someone steal your identity? Identity theft occurs when
someone uses your personal information such as your name, Social Security number, credit card number or other identifying
information, without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes.
Identity theft is a serious crime. People whose
identities have been stolen can spend months or years - and their hard-earned money - cleaning up the mess thieves have made
of their good name and credit record. In the meantime, victims may lose job opportunities, be refused loans, education, housing
or cars, or even get arrested for crimes they didn't commit.
If you think your identity has been stolen, here's what
to do now:
1. Contact the fraud departments of any one of the three major credit bureaus to place a fraud alert on your
credit file. The fraud alert requests creditors to contact you before opening any new accounts or making any changes to your
existing accounts. As soon as the credit bureau confirms your fraud alert, the other two credit bureaus will be automatically
notified to place fraud alerts, and all three credit reports will be sent to you free of charge.
2. Close the accounts
that you know or believe have been tampered with or opened fraudulently. Use the ID Theft Affidavit when disputing new unauthorized
accounts.
3. File a police report. Get a copy of the report to submit to your creditors and others that may require
proof of the crime.
4. File your complaint with the FTC. The FTC maintains a database of identity theft cases used by
law enforcement agencies for investigations. Filing a complaint also helps us learn more about identity theft and the problems
victims are having so that we can better assist you.
For more in-depth information on recovering from identity theft
and help with specific problems, read Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft.
IMPORTANT: Attend our next meeting,
where Crime Prevention Officer Craig Ravitch will outline steps you can take to protect yourself against this growing epidemic.
We will also provide handouts provided by the 49th Precinct and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission). If you cannot attend the
meeting, but would like to receive more information please contact us as per the rear panel of this newsletter. This article
and more is also posted at our website http://www.nebxassn.com.
ID Theft/Fraud Protection(Part 2)
As a follow up to last month’s article, here are some additional considerations to assist you in protecting
yourself against becoming a victim of ID Theft.
• The next time you order checks have only your initials (instead
of first name) and last name put on them. If someone takes your checkbook, they will not know if you sign your checks with
just your initials or your first name, but your bank will know how you sign your checks.
• Do not sign the back
of your credit cards. Instead, put PHOTO ID REQUIRED.
• When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts,
DO NOT put the complete account number on the line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows
the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels
won't have access to it.
• Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box
use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address.
• Never have your SS#
printed on your checks. You can add it if it is necessary.
• Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine.
Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers
and phone numbers to call. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. Carry a photocopy of you passport when you travel either here
or abroad.
Here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know:
•
Cancel your credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know
whom to call. Keep those where you can find them.
• File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your
credit cards, etc., were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation.
• But here's what is perhaps most important of all: Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations immediately
to a fraud alert on your name and Social Security number. The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information
was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit.
Here are the numbers you always need to contact
about your wallet, has been stolen: Equifax: 1-800-525-6285; Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742; Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289;
Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271.
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