Police Department Workshop on Scams

The Baldwin Park Police Department invites you to attend a FREE community workshop on SCAMS

Join us on Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 10:30am Julia McNeill Senior Center, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd.

Currently the Distraction Scam seems to be the trend. This crime usually occurs during day time hours and is targeted toward elderly victims. Once the suspect gains the victim’s trust and confidence, the suspect is allowed inside and occupies the victim, while a second suspect then enters the residence and commits the theft. The victim is unaware their valuables have been stolen and ultimately both suspects leave the residence minutes apart.

The distraction scam is just one of the scams that will be covered in this workshop. Criminals have plenty to choose from;
Join us to learn how NOT to be swindled!