SECURI TY F O C U S
PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST SCAMS
EMERGENCIES 911 MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (602) 876-1869 CITIZENS ASSIST (snake removal; lift-assist) (480) 471-3504 NON-EMERGENCY (602) 876-1000 TONTO VERDE HOA OFFICE
Gift Card Scam Alert! As the holidays approach, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) report that gift cards are the #1 payment method for scammers. They ask their victims to buy TARGET gift cards more than any other store. Other examples of gift card scams involve Amazon gift cards, Google Play gift cards, iTunes gift cards, Steam gift cards, and Best Buy gift cards. Thus far, the FTC has reported 48,000 cases, resulting in a consumer loss of more than $228 million. If someone asks you to pay for goods, services, fees, or fines or to “protect” your bank account by purchasing or sharing gift card details, it’s a scam! Here’s what you need to know to prevent a gift card scam: - You can NOT pay your taxes with gift cards. - A legitimate business will NOT ask for payment with gift cards. - You can NOT pay for your utilities with gift cards. - Never send gift cards in response to unsolicited emails, texts, or phone calls.
(480) 471-2582 SRP ELECTRIC (602) 236-8888 EPCOR WATER (800) 383-0834 REPUBLIC SERVICES DISPOSAL (480) 627-2700 VERDECARES (480) 471-8944 DISTRICT RANGER U.S. FOREST SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT (480) 595-3346 SHERIFF POSSE PROGRAM RENEWAL (602) 876-1869
Who to Contact to report fraud: - MCSO: 602.876.1011 - FTC: www.ReportFraud.ftc.gov - FBI: http://ic3.gov/default/aspx
The key to staying safe is to be aware of your surroundings. If you notice something or someone suspicious, contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 602-876-8477.
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