Residents should NEVER give personal information, social security numbers, or credit card numbers to people through social media, or to people who call their homes or cell phones unsolicited.

• Never pay with a gift card or by wiring money.
• Do not share personal, identifying information like social security numbers, account numbers, or mother’s maiden name.
• Do not take calls from unknown numbers. Caller ID is not always accurate. A call from a “local” number might not be coming from a local person or organization.
• Be wary of sellers who talk quickly and pressure you to make a decision quickly.
• Verify the legitimacy of a charity before donating.
• Do not send cash by messenger, overnight mail, or money transfer. If you pay for a product or service with cash or a money transfer, you run a risk of losing the right to dispute fraudulent charges.