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LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE ALERT
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THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) LATEST SCAMS

SPRAY PAINTING VANDALS

LMPD 7th Division is on the lookout for vandals spray painting letters on garage doors in area of Seatonville Road and Brighton Springs. These type of crimes typically occur in the overnight hours. Several garage doors have been targeted. If you have information about this crime or see anything suspicious, please call 574-7111 (press 5 when you get a recording to speak with a call-taker). Neighborhoods Watch Captains and HOA members are encouraged to communicate this information in the network.

DRIVEWAY SEALING SCAM

Yesterday an officer was dispatched in LMPD Division 5 (Highlands area) to Claremont Drive on a complainant who was scammed on a driveway sealant job. She checked the BBB website after the job was completed and payment was made. The BBB website advised the listed company was a scam, and gave a vehicle description that matched the vehicle the two subjects were driving. They immediately went to the Chase Bank at Brownsboro Rd. and Chenoweth Ln. to cash the complainant's check.

Two subjects driving a newer model crew cab pick up truck, silver in color, containing two large silver tool boxes and sprayer equipment in the bed.

#1 w/m @60 years "Jimmy"

#2 w/m @30 years "Adam" (driver)

They left a business card that has "A1 Construction", Adam or Jimmy.

Block watch captains and HOA members are encouraged to share this information.

If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies.  Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips.

Latest Scams and Bad Business in BBB’s November

1.    Receive a text from The Credit Union Center with an ALERT that your VISA/Debit Card has been temporarily frozen? Delete it! It is a SCAM! The text advises you to call a number, then you are told if you want to reactivate your card, you need to enter your 16 digit credit card number.

2.    If you receive a postcard from the National Processing Center, out of Washington, DC, you may want to throw it out. A local consumer received one, on insurance services. The company, which markets offers from various companies, has an “F” rating with BBB. Consumers complain the mailings lack information about the sender, other than the Washington, DC address.

3.    If you receive a Subscription Renewal for your local newspaper in the mail, and the price seems higher, and it asks for payment upfront, it could be a scam. Con artists are sending out fake renewal notices across the country, hoping to trick subscribers. Contact your local newspaper directly.

4.    Fake websites are posing as Green Dot MoneyPak support. MoneyPak is a non-reloadable, prepaid product offered by Green Dot. Victims, who are looking for refunds or support in connection with a lost card, locate the websites via internet search engines. The victim is asked to call support, and share the card number. Any funds available on the card are drained from the card immediately after the call is disconnected.

5.    “Creations by Pammie” is an internet-based business that offers handmade wedding flower bouquets made out of ribbon, fabric, and paper – a bouquet to treasure long after one’s wedding day. BBB has received numerous complaints against the company, from brides-to-be, who say they never received their order. Be sure to check out a business first at bbb.org.

6.    Beware of Fake Online Job Postings offering jobs with the Better Business Bureau and ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions. The fake postings were placed on Craigslist. Many scams use names of reputable companies to trick job seekers. Don’t give personal information and be sure to apply through an actual company website whenever possible.

7.    Beware of Veterans Day Scams! Scams that target veterans can include: “Special deals” for vets; Scammers pretend to be from the Veterans Administration, asking for personal information to “update” records; False investment advice; and charging for military records, when they are available for free. Also, donors need to be wary of charities who solicit funds they claim will go to veterans’ causes. Check out the charity first at give.org.

8.    Be a smart Black Friday Shopper! Set a budget and stick to it. Research where the sales will be – and compare prices. Beware of false advertising, with “too-good-to-be-true” prices. Check out the store’s return/exchange policy before you buy. Keep all receipts. And, beware of theft. Keep your personal belongings close when shopping.

9.    When shopping online on Cyber Monday, be sure your computer is protected, use strong and unique passwords, only connect to secure Wi-Fi networks (since you will be sharing personal information), shop trustworthy sites, beware of deals that sound too-good-to-be true, confirm your purchase is on a secure site, and pay with a credit card - it is easier to dispute the charges.

10.  Start your search for a Holiday Job NOW! Retail, shipping, restaurants, and catering companies are common places for seasonal employment. Work where you shop - discounts are often available to employees. For the interview, dress professional, be familiar with the company’s brand and products, and be flexible. Expect to work long, inconvenient hours.

For more, go to bbb.org or call 1-800-388-2222.