Eugene
Residents at the Garden Way Retirement Community got updated on avoiding scams and frauds when Community Engagement Specialist Chambers visited
Eugene, OR – According to the police officials, scams are cyclical in nature and Eugene Police recommends to remain careful and skeptical of emails, calls, texts, social media links sent to you and other communications.
If you get an unsolicited text or even a communication from a friend on social media that seems a bit odd don’t click on it. Check with the sender independently by another method. Delete and report it if it is a scam.
If you get an email or text saying your account has been suspended, don’t respond immediately. Check it out independently by other means.
If someone asks you for your cash, gift cards, credit card numbers, security log-ins, or other personal information (especially if you don’t know them well), the safest move is to refuse their request and check with the police, or find an independent way to contact a legitimate business and follow up rather than responding right away to the caller.
Don’t give out computer or phone log-ins, personal or financial information to someone who calls you. If you are unsure, hang up and independently find the phone number of the alleged represented agency and call yourself.
A law enforcement agency will not ask you for this type of information or request that money be sent by way of money order for any reason.
Beware of high-pressure techniques, such as the need to give information or make a decision on the spot.
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