Larcenies from Autos

 

There have been valuables stolen out of cars that are parked in residential driveways.  Residents are urged to  lock their car and not leave wallets, money, jewelry, computers and other valuables in their car overnight.

GPS units are also targeted by thieves and should not be left in view when your vehicle is parked.

 

Scams

 

The Police Department has become aware of many scams that are being perpetrated on Lynbrook residents. These scams are occurring via your e-mail and via the U.S. Mail.  Some of these scams involve your receiving a notice that you have won a cash prize in a lottery and must send the "tax money",  good faith money, or service fee in order to claim the cash prize.  In other cases you are asked to provide personal information such as you social security number or bank account number in order to claim the prize.

 

Do not become a victim.  Legitimate lotteries do not ask you to wire money or to send cash, check or money orders to claim the prize money and do not ask for bank account numbers.  The only legitimate lotteries are the ones conducted by a State government in the United States.  Private corporations and other organizations are not permitted by law to conduct a lottery. One thing is for sure, once you send the money or provide your social security number or bank account numbers you are a victim.  The prize money will never be sent to you and you may find that your bank account has been emptied or that numerous credit card accounts have been opened in your name and with your social security number. 

 

You should report all such activities to the United States Postal Inspectors.

 

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