Due to the amount of scams that have taken place in the past couple of years, the GRPD is taking it upon itself to educate the community, hosting workshops and trainings on how local residents can protect themselves from becoming a victim of fraud. During a workshop to a local group of citizens, Green River Police Department Detective Sergeant Tom Jarvie explained the statistical data on fraud in Green River. He stated that there were 85 total fraud cases reported in 2011.
“Our 2011 reported cases show several individuals lost more than $1,000 to scams while a few cases reported even greater losses,” says Jarvie.
“If you receive a phone call out of the blue, always ask for the name of the person you are speaking to and who they represent,” says Jarvie. “Keep in mind that wiring money is like sending cash because once it’s gone you can’t get it back.”
“Our 2011 reported cases show several individuals lost more than $1,000 to scams while a few cases reported even greater losses,” says Jarvie.
“If you receive a phone call out of the blue, always ask for the name of the person you are speaking to and who they represent,” says Jarvie. “Keep in mind that wiring money is like sending cash because once it’s gone you can’t get it back.”
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