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Ramapo PD Warn Public of Phone Scam

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SUFFERN, NY – The Town of Ramapo Police Department are warning the public of a new phone scam targeting the public.

How does it work?

You get a text, call, or email from someone who says they’re with the government. They may claim to be a U.S. Marshal, saying you must pay a fine for missing jury duty. Or the IRS, saying that you owe thousands in back taxes. Some might threaten legal action, deportation, or arrest if you don’t pay up or give them your financial information. In other cases, it sounds less scary and more like your lucky day. The call, text, or email will say you’ve won a prize, the lottery, or a grant — but you need to pay some fees or taxes to get your winnings. These are all scams! Scammers will try to make it seem legitimate. They might give you a badge number, or even know information like the last four digits of your Social Security number. A Washington, D.C. area code on your caller ID also might seem convincing. But caller ID can be faked.

Some tips from the Ramapo PD on how you can better protect yourself from scams –

If someone calls, texts, or emails saying they’re with the government and you must pay, stop.

• Never send money — especially by gift card, cash reload card, or money transfer. No government agency will threaten you or demand payment this way.
• Don’t give out your personal or financial information to anyone who calls, texts, or emails.
• If you sent money to a government imposter, contact the company you used to send the money (gift card company, cash reload card company, or wire transfer service) and tell them it was a fraudulent transaction. Ask to have the transaction reversed if possible.
• Report it to the FTC at FTC.gov/complaint.

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Volunteer Firefighters Save New City Home from Fire on Scott Drive

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A message from George Hoehmann, Clarkstown Supervisor. “Great job today by our volunteer firefighters who saved this house Saturday morning. Around 10:30AM New City Fire Engine Co. No. 1 was dispatched to Scott Drive in New City for a house fire. Working quickly they prevented the fire from spreading and saved the house. Special thanks to the West Nyack Fire Engine Company, Central Nyack Fire Department, Hillcrest Fire Company No. 1 for mutual aid and standing by. Thanks also to the Clarkstown Police Department, New City Ambulance Corps, Rockland Paramedic Services, and our Town of Clarkstown fire inspectors who all responded. I stopped by briefly to thank our volunteers and check on the family who were unhurt but displaced due to the damage. We are so grateful for all of our first responders our firefighters who serve with bravery by putting themselves in harms way. THANK YOU!!”

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Team North Rockland Verse The Harlem Wizards Charity Game May 8th

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Event by Stony Point PAL

Location: North Rockland High School, Theills, NY
Team NR vs Harlem Wizards – Teachers/Police Vs Harlem Wizards charity basketball game. Tickets are on sale now – visit our website www.stonypointpal.org and Events Tab for ticket link.

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