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Orangetown Police Department Wants You To Know How To Recognize And Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams

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BEWARE: PHISHING SCAMS

Phishing scams deceive people into giving away sensitive information by pretending to be legitimate organizations or businesses. Scammers use fake emails, text messages, or websites that mimic real ones, urging quick action through links or attachments. The data stolen through phishing is often used for identity theft or financial fraud. To protect yourself, verify the authenticity of unexpected messages, avoid suspicious links, and use strong and unique passwords.

RED FLAGS

These are common signs that you may be facing these types of scams:

Bank Impersonation Fraud

• You receive a text message, phone call, or email indicating that your account information has been compromised. They may ask for personal information like usernames, passwords, PINs, and Social Security Numbers to “secure” your account. They may also ask you to transfer funds using a P2P payment app, like Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle.

• Banks will never contact you and ask you to share sensitive personal information over the phone, via text message, or email. They will never ask you to transfer money to anyone, including yourself, or ask you to provide personal information to obtain a refund or issue a correction.

Debt Collection Fraud

• The person calling you says you will go to jail if you don’t pay the debt they are describing. It is illegal for debt collectors to threaten to have someone arrested for not paying their debts.

• The person calling will not tell you to whom you owe money. Legitimate debt collectors will always tell you who the creditor is, even if you don’t ask them.

• Legitimate debt collectors provide ample time to pay off your debt and will work with you. Scammers will pressure you to pay while they have you on the phone.

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53rd Ramapo Police Youth Academy Graduation Ceremony Celebrates Class of 2026

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Congratulations to the 53rd Graduating Class of the Ramapo Police Youth Academy!

Tonight’s ceremony marked the culmination of weeks of hard work, discipline, teamwork, and dedication. Watching the cadets march onto the field was a proud moment for all involved and a true reflection of the commitment they demonstrated throughout the academy.

A special thank you to the Ramapo Town Board for their continued support of this program, as well as the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and the Spring Hill Ambulance Corps for their participation in making this program such a success. Your partnership helps provide these young men and women with an unforgettable experience and valuable life lessons.

Congratulations again to the Class of 2026 — we are proud of each and every one of you!

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Rockland County Welcomes New EMT Academy Graduates

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Rockland County is celebrating a new class of EMT Academy graduates as they prepare to begin their service in agencies across the region.

The graduates have successfully completed rigorous training, gaining the critical skills needed to respond to medical emergencies and provide life-saving care in high-pressure situations. Their achievement marks an important step in strengthening the county’s emergency medical services system.

Local officials and public safety leaders recognized the dedication and commitment required to complete the program, noting that these new EMTs will play a vital role in protecting the health and safety of residents throughout Rockland County.

As they join ambulance corps and emergency response teams, the graduates are expected to make an immediate impact in their communities.

Congratulations to all the graduates, and best wishes as they begin their careers in emergency medical services.

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