Part of my job is dealing with Victims and their families – I witness firsthand the tragic effects of crime. It is heart-breaking to see what the members of our community go through putting their lives back together following a traumatic event. If we can prevent Victims from becoming Victims, these terrible consequences could be avoided altogether!
One area of criminal enterprise that is growing is identity theft and fraud. Criminal ingenuity surprises me on a daily basis. With the advent of new technology that improves our quality of life – allowing shopping from home, banking online, and paying your bills online – comes new ways for criminals to victimize us.
New scams, viruses, and email solicitations target our vulnerabilities. Crimes involving credit card fraud, scams, and outright theft are becoming more and more prevalent. It is absolutely vital that our office works together with the community to ensure that folks don’t become Victims in the first place! Here are some helpful tips to consider:
Using these tips can help prevent you from being a Victim! Remember, the good still outweighs the bad in the world – but being forewarned is being forearmed! God bless you.
-R.J.
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