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

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