NO SEA UNA VÍCTIMA
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BE SAFE CUIDESE STAY ALERT Throughout the country, con artists have been trying to victimize people who speak Spanish as a first language. Some are aggressive panhandlers they encounter on the street or while shopping. Others knock on doors at homes to solicit money. They always have impressive stories of need and they like to prey on those who are compassionate. One serious scam that has shown up in several states is a lottery ticket fraud. A Hispanic person will approach a victim, saying he or she has a lottery ticket but can’t redeem it because he or she is an illegal immigrant (actually, anyone can redeem a legitimate lottery ticket). The con artist will promise half the winnings but will ask for a down payment first as a sign of “trust” and then flee with the money. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been stolen this way. Don’t be a victim of crime or fraud or aggressive begging. Here are ways to keep secure and safe at home and away from home. ON THE STREET Be polite and say “No” to panhandlers. Don’t make eye contact. If a person begging for money steps in front of you or stops you, say, “I’m sorry sir but I don’t have any money to give you today,” and walk on. If the panhandler is outside a store where you are shopping, inform the store manager. If the person becomes aggressive, tell him you will call the police. Then, call the police. It is always best to have another adult with you when walking. AT HOME Do not give money to people who come to the door of your home asking for help. Many will have believable stories to tell. Anyone with a real problem can go to dozens of local agencies for help, and they know that. Say “No” and shut the door. If they persist or get angry, tell them you are calling the police. Then, call the police. BE SMART SEA INTELIGENTE WATCHFUL VIGILANTE DON’T BE A VICTIM NO SEA UNA VÍCTIMA
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BE SAFE
CUIDESE
STAY ALERTThroughout the country, con artists have been trying to victimize people who speak Spanish as a first language. Some are aggressive panhandlers they encounter on the street or while shopping. Others knock on doors at homes to solicit money. They always have impressive stories of need and they like to prey on those who are compassionate.
One serious scam that has shown up in several states is a lottery ticket fraud. A Hispanic person will approach a victim, saying he or she has a lottery ticket but can’t redeem it because he or she is an illegal immigrant (actually, anyone can redeem a legitimate lottery ticket). The con artist will promise half the winnings but will ask for a down payment first as a sign of “trust” and then flee with the money. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been stolen this way.
Don’t be a victim of crime or fraud or aggressive begging. Here are ways to keep secure and safe at home and away from home.
ON THE STREETBe polite and say “No” to panhandlers.
Don’t make eye contact. If a person begging for money steps in front of you or stops you, say, “I’m sorry sir but I don’t have any money to give you today,” and walk on. If the panhandler is outside a store where you are shopping, inform the store manager. If the person becomes aggressive, tell him you will call the police. Then, call the police.
It is always best to have another adult with you when walking.
AT HOMEDo not give money to people who come to the door of your home asking for help. Many will have believable stories to tell. Anyone with a real problem can go to dozens of local agencies for help, and they know that.
Say “No” and shut the door. If they persist or get angry, tell them you are calling the police. Then, call the police.
YOUR CARThieves often target parked cars. There are several things you can do to prevent theft or vandalism to your car:
• Always lock your doors. Close windows and sunroofs.
• Make sure nothing can be seen inside your car (CDs, cell phones, purses, tools, checkbooks, shopping
bags, etc.)
• Hide all valuable items in the trunk.
• Do not keep spare keys in your car. Thieves know where to look.
• Park in well-lit areas.
• Always report any theft or vandalism to the police.
If you see or hear anything suspicious in your neighborhood, call the police at 545-COPS (2677), or call CrimeStoppers at 528-CASH (2274). If it is a true emergency, call 9-1-1.
You may hear what sounds like gunshots, or a fight.
You may hear the sound of breaking glass from a nearby home or car.
You may hear sounds coming from a nearby vacant house where thieves are stealing copperor appliances.
If you act quickly, and call police, the criminals may be caught, and your neighborhood will bemore secure.
Learn more about how to be safe at www.pagoconfidencial.org.
Be sure someone who speaks English makes the call or is nearby to answer questions. If no one who speaks English is available, CrimeStoppers also can be reached through texting
or by secure email. Both of these are free and completely confidential.
Text “DINERO” with the tip of the crime to: 274637Send an email with the tip to: [email protected]
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DON’T BE AVICTIMNO SEA UNA VÍCTIMA
Por todo el país, los estafadores han estado tratando de victimizar a las personas que hablan Español como primera lengua. Algunos son limosneros agresivos que se encuentran en la calle o al ir de compras. Otros tocaran puertas en las casas para pedir dinero. Siempre tienen historias impresionantes de necesidad y les gusta aprovecharse de los que son compasivos.
Han aparecido en varios estados estafas graves como el fraude de un billete de lotería. Una persona hispana llegará a una víctima, diciendo que él o ella tiene un billete de lotería, pero no puede cobrar el boleto porque él o ella es un inmigrante ilegal (en realidad, cualquier persona puede cobrar un billete de lotería legítimo). El estafador prometerá la mitad de las ganancias, pero le pedirá un pago inicial como un signo de "confianza" y luego huir con el dinero. Cientos de miles de dólares se han robado de este modo.
No sea víctima de un delito o fraude o un limosnero agresivo. Estas son maneras de mantener su seguridad en el país y fuera de casa.
EN LA CALLESer respetuoso y decir "No" a los limosneros.
No hacer contacto visual. Con una persona que se detiene delante de usted y le pide dinero, por ejemplo diga, "Lo siento señor, pero no tengo dinero para darle hoy," y siga caminando. Si la persona que está pidiendo limosna está afuera de una tienda en la que usted está haciendo compras, informe al gerente de la tienda. Si la persona se vuelve agresiva, decirle que va a llamar a la policía. Inmediatamente, llame a la policía.
Siempre es mejor tener otro adulto con usted al caminar.
SE ALERTA
SU HOGARNo de dinero a las personas que se acercan a la puerta de su casa para pedir ayuda. Muchos tienen historias creíbles que contar. Cualquier persona con un problema real puede ir a docenas de agencias locales de ayuda, y saben eso.
Decirle "No" y cierra la puerta. Si persisten o se enojan, diles que estás llamando a la policía. Inmediatamente, llamar a la policía.
SU AUTOLos ladrones frecuentemente se dirigen a los automóviles estacionados. Hay varias cosas que se puede hacer para evitar el robo o vandalismo a su automóvil:
• Siempre cierre las puertas. Cierre las ventanas y techos solares.
• Asegúrese de que nada se pueda ver al interior de su automóvil (CD, teléfonos celulares, carteras,
herramientas, talonarios de cheques, bolsas, etc.)
• Guarde los objetos de valor en el cajuela.
• No guarde llaves de repuesto en su automóvil. Los ladrones saben dónde buscar.
• Estacionarse en áreas bien iluminadas.
• Siempre reporte cualquier robo o vandalismo a la policía.
Si usted ve o escucha algo sospechoso en su vecindario, llame a la policía al 545-COPS (2677), o llame a CrimeStoppers al 528-CASH (2274). Si se trata de una verdadera emergencia, llame al 9-1-1.
Si usted escucha sonidos como disparos, o una pelea.
Si usted escucha el sonido de cristales rotos de una casa o un auto cerca.
Si usted escucha sonidos en una casa cercana vacante donde los ladrones están robando cobreo electrodomésticos.
Si actúa rápidamente, y llama a la policía, los delincuentes podrán ser capturados, y su vecindarioestará más seguro.
Aprenda más acerca de cómo estar seguro en www.pagoconfidencial.org.
Asegúrese que alguien que hable Inglés haga la llamada o esté cerca para responder preguntas. Si no hay alguien disponible que hable Inglés, puede contactar a CrimeStoppers a través de mensajes de texto o por
correo electrónico seguro. Ambos son gratis y completamente confidencial.
Envíe Texto “DINERO” con información a: 274637Por Webmail Seguro: [email protected]
ACTIVIDADES SOSPECHOSAS
CUIDESE. SEA INTELIGENTE. SEA VIGILANTE.En casa, en la escuela y cualquier parte que vaya.
Be safe. Be smart. Be watchful.At home. At school. Everywhere you go.
