As the weather warms up beware of "Diversion" type scams. They tend to prey on the elderly outside their homes. Safety tips are coming
As the weather warms up beware of "Diversion" type scams. They tend to prey on the elderly outside their homes. Safety tips are coming shortly.
"Diversion" scam tip #1 Be leery of strangers approaching you at your home offering to do work (paint, driveway, cement work, etc.
"Diversion" scam tip #2 Make sure all your door & window locks are in working order. Keep them locked even when spending time in the yard.
Diversion" scam tip #3 Photograph, inventory & keep receipts for all the valuables in your home.
"Diversion" scam tip #4 Move large items that could be used to facilitate entry to ground floor windows.
Diversion" scam tip #5 NEVER let anyone into your home without first verifying their identification and purpose for being there.
Address/Location
City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-733-6000