Money Scams
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BEWARE OF FREE MONEY *********************************
If you are advised, in any manner, that
you have won money in a lottery, contest or even the beneficiary of a
will DO NOT SEND MONEY. Legitimate lotteries, contests or probating of
wills, will not ask you to provide tax money, fees or bank account
numbers. If you send money or provide your bank account number you
will most probably lose your money. Since these scams usually
originate in other countries your money will not be retrievable.
***** DO NOT BE A VICTIM *****
Several Lynbrook residents have reported
that they have been the victim of a telephone scam.
They receive a telephone call from a person pretending to be a relative
and that they are involved in an auto accident or some type of police
involvement in another country The caller then requests that the victim wire
money via Western Union to assist him with his problem. The caller
will beg and request that the victim not tell his parents or anyone else
that he is in trouble. In each case, the caller provided enough
information to convince the victim to wire the money. One victim
wired $4000.00 to the scam artist.
Do not fall victim to the scam. It is
extremely important to obtain a call back number, hang up and verify the
information provided by the caller with other relatives or friends
before sending money. If it is a scam and it probably is, your
money will never be recovered.
Parental Concern
Parents are advised to prohibit their
teenage children from "hanging out" in the area of Taco Bell and
Wendy's. There are incidents of assaults and disturbances
involving Valley Steam and Lynbrook youths at these areas.
Parents are also encouraged to prohibit
their teenaged children from congregating in large numbers in
residential and business areas though out the Village. It is
disturbing to residents and business owners.
Larcenies
Throughout Nassau County thieves have been targeting cars parked
overnight in streets, parking lots and private driveways.
Residents are advised not to leave
valuables inside of their vehicle and should lock their car. GPS
units, wallets, IPODs and jewelry are usual targets of the thief.
