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The holiday season brings joy to many of us in Wendell. It also brings out the bad occasionally. I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of a few simple things to help you stay safe and protect your property. Criminals use the season of giving as a chance to exploit citizens for their gain.
Red flags to look and listen for:
- You have won a prize or opportunity but you must send money for shipping or taxes.
- No written information is available about the company or group represented.
- You are offered unsolicited design or construction work.
- Your credit card or checking account number is requested.
- You must sign up now or never.
Here's a few ways to protect yourself:
- Never allow anyone into your home that you do not personally know.
- Lock your doors.
- Stay alert and aware of your surroundings as you shop and travel.
- Never give out your number of your credit card, bank account, Social Security, Medicare or any other numbers or identifying information.
- Never go with a stranger to any location. A suggestion is often made to go to your bank to withdraw funds.
- Forward any suspicious mail to the postal inspector.
- Ask for full business documentation then take a few days to verify all details such as license, bond, insurance and references.
- If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
- Report suspicious people to the police.
Have a wonderful holiday,
Chief Johnson
Wendell Police Chief