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Crime Prevention and Education
By educating the community on crime prevention
techniques and by getting citizens involved in crime prevention activities such
as neighborhood watch, we can reduce the number of crimes in Falmouth and
increase the quality of life for its citizens.
Telemarketing Fraud
Seniors and Telemarketing Fraud 101
Charitable Giving Done Wisely
Protect Yourself From Telephone Fraud
Other Fraud
Nigerian Letter Scam
Don't Be Scammed! Home Security
Home Security - Invest In It Now
Home Security Checklist Internet Safety
A Family Guide to Using the Internet
Safe Surfing for Teens
McGruff’s Internet pledge
Social
Networking Sites--A Parent’s Guide
Identity
Theft
Identity Theft - It Could Happen To You (AG)
ID Theft Resource Guide (MCOPA)
Identity Theft (IACP): www.idsafety.org
Preventing Identity Theft: A Guide for Consumers
Identity Theft
National Crime Prevention Council:
www.ncpc.org
Public Protection Information
The Office of
Massachusetts Attorney General is oriented towards protecting public
interests in such areas as children, health care, elders, consumer protection,
environment, workplace, crime & justice, civil rights, and charities.
Mail and Phone Scams
Police Protective Fund: Charitable organization
soliciting in Massachusetts. The Falmouth Police Department is NOT
affiliated with this organization. Click
here to read the press release. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
March 2, 2003.
Nigerian Petroleum Corporation Phone Scam: The scam
involves a mailing from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation asking for
assistance in transferring large sums of money between Nigeria and the
USA. Those agreeing to assist in the transaction are promised a percentage
of the total transfer. To view a copy of the mailing, click
here. Please be aware that this invitation is a hoax!! The
National Fraud Information Center is aware of
this particular scam. (March 28, 2002)
Online Safety for Children
Download and review the following document discussing safe
and practical use of the internet by children and teenagers. Click
here to download.
Halloween Safety
Click here for a list of safety tips
to make trick-or-treating more safe and enjoyable.
All are in
Adobe PDF
format
This page last updated on
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Click here for questions and/or comments--Thank you

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