Financial scams are prevalent and criminals use a variety of avenues to trick you into giving them your hard-earned money. We discussed woodchucks last week, home repair or lawn care scammers who go door to door in your neighborhoods. This week, we caution you against phone scams. Phone scammers often prey upon your emotions and commonly utilize threats and intimidation
Read moreBeware of Scammers and Woodchucks Fraud offenses accounted for 14% of property crimes in Fairfax County in 2014. Financial scams can be committed over the telephone, through e-mail and even in person. Police have responded to reports of scams that range from phone calls claiming they are from the IRS, Microsoft or a computer company, or a power company. They
Read moreAn off-duty police officer called us when he noticed a fraud device (skimmer) on an ATM in the Huntington area on Friday, November 13. The officer had inserted his card at Citi Bank ATM at the 7-Eleven, 5834 E North Kings Highway, around 11 a.m. when he noticed that the card slot fell off and he saw internal electronic components.
Read moreCan you help us solve this case? Bicycles were stolen from the parking garage of The Shelby, 6200 N. Kings Highway, in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County. These thefts occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2015. Anyone with information should contact Detective M. Wallace at (703)360-8400 ext. 2249. Callers may remain anonymous. There have been 660 bicycles
Read moreView Worship Watch video HERE Fairfax County Police implemented a new program in February 2015, modeled after Neighborhood Watch, aiming to help keep houses of worship safe and crime-free. Houses of worship are not immune to criminal activity, as seen in the tragic incident in South Carolina last month. While violent crimes are not routine, common crimes that are targeted
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