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Recent studies have shown that certain types of scams, especially internet scams, increase every year. People are spending more time at home. This loneliness is resulting in more people using online dating and chatting sites. By being aware of potential scams, readers can reduce their chance of becoming a victim.

Valentine’s Day is a day of wonder and joy for many couples around the world. Unfortunately, it is also a special day for cybercriminals.

Public Safety Blotter

January 29 – February 4, 2023

January 29 — 2061 Bartow Ave.

While on routine patrol, CCPD observed a vehicle unoccupied and with the engine running. Upon investigation, the vehicle was determined to be stolen out of the 47th Pct. NYPD was notified and took possession of the stolen vehicle.

January 30 — 100 Aldrich St.

CCPD responded to a person loitering on the 17th floor stairwell. Upon arrival, CCPD observed a non-resident male hanging out on the stairwell. The non-resident male had an active bench warrant and was issued a Criminal Court summons for Trespass and returned to Bronx Criminal Court for the active warrant.

140 Debs Place

A cooperator reported that a package for which delivery confirmation had been received was removed from in front of her apartment door by an unknown individual without permission.

January 31 — 140 Asch Loop

CCPD responded to a smoke condition at the above listed location. FDNY responded and observed a pile of papers on fire caused by a lit candle. The pile of papers was extinguished by FDNY with no damage within the apartment.

100 DeKruif Place

CCPD officers observed a male trespassing on the 28th floor. The person was arrested and transported to the station house for processing. In addition, two community complaints were issued for Anti-Social behavior and one for Loitering.

February 1 — 140 Bellamy Loop

A cooperator reported leaving her groceries on the sidewalk unattended while she retrieved her shopping cart from her apartment. When the cooperator returned to the sidewalk, she observed her groceries were removed by an unknown individual.

Feb. 2 — 620 Baychester Ave

CCPD—ESU responded to the location for a female who had collapsed. After triage, the aided regained alertness and eventually continued to her location.

140 Asch Loop

CCPD officers responded to a call of a barking dog. Upon arrival, the offi- cers determined the source of the noise and issued a Community Complaint excessive noise.

99 Einstein Loop

CCPD responded to Garage 7 for an Emotionally Disturbed Person with a hammer breaking multiple car windows. The male was found bleeding in Building 28C. The male was transported to Jacobi Hospital by EMS for evaluation. Community Complaints were issued to the shareholder for the damage caused to the vehicles.

February 3 — 120 Aldrich Street

CCPD responded to the above location for youths loitering on the stairwell. Upon CCPD’s arrival, three male cooperators were observed loitering on the stairwell and each was given a Community Complaint.

Feb. 4 — 920 Baychester Ave.

While on routine patrol, CCPD observed a vehicle that was on milk crates and missing tires. The owner, who is a shareholder, was notified, responded to the scene, and was referred to NYPD for an additional report.

140 DeKruif Place

A cooperator reported being assaulted by an unknown individual while at the rear of the building smoking a cigarette. The unknown male fled the scene upon CCPD’s arrival. The cooperator was transported to Jacobi Hospital for treatment with NYPD responding to the hospital to interview the cooperator for reporting purposes.

920 Co-op City Blvd

A delivery driver reported that an unknown individual removed stacks of newspapers from in front of the building without permission and fled in a vehicle in an unknown direction.

140 Debs Place

While conducting a post condition check at the above location, CCPD observed two males on the 19th floor stairwell who stated that they were waiting for a cooperator. As CCPD verified the story of the two males, the cooperator became verbally abusive and physically aggressive with CCPD officers who then placed the cooperator under arrest for Disorderly Conduct. The cooperator was also wanted by the 45th Pct Detective Squad and was transported to the 45th Pct.

BLOTTER BONUS: It’s Valentine’s Day weekend. Time to show your affection for loved ones, friends, and those people who make our everyday life more enjoyable. Show all your Co-op City public servants some appreciation. So do your part…and show some heart.

Never give anyone personal information such as bank account numbers, date of birth, or Social Security number. Never wire money or send a Green Dot card to anyone you do not know and have only met through a dating website. Never send money for plane tickets, bail money, medicine for a sick family member, or any other reason, to anyone you do not know. Also, be leery of fake flower or chocolate websites. Always be sure to enter a website directly into your browser; never click on a link from an email. Sometimes, one letter off can take you to a fake website. This is true every day, not just Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day should be a time for love and romance; instead, it has been a new avenue for thieves to try to scam unsuspecting victims. Use caution when giving out personal information on dating websites. Be wary of anyone who wants you to leave the dating website to engage in conversation in another forum such as email, telephone, texting or apps such as “Hangout” or “WhatsApp.” Be cautious of anyone who states they love you in just a short time of online communication.

Valentine’s Day creates a frenzy of shoppers wanting to buy that perfect gift for that special someone. Sometimes, shoppers become so absorbed in the desire to get a real bargain that they fail to have their guard up and can fall victim to a shopping scam. Always remember, the deal that seems too good to be true may not be what it seems. Fake websites may offer counterfeit merchandise or even no merchandise at all. The Valentine’s Day gift buying frenzy puts shoppers in a mindset where they do not see the potential for fraud. Wanting to surprise that special someone with something special can result in shoppers not seeing potential fraud.

Cybercriminals know this and create phishing emails containing popular Valentine’s Day gifts, such as flowers, chocolates and jewelry. By clicking on links, unsuspecting shoppers may be handing over personal information, triggering a malware download onto their device, or opening a compromised attachment leading to a ransomware infection.

Some people may read about these scams and wonder how anyone could possibly fall for them. Scam artists are persistent — they blanket a large number of potential victims until they find their prey. The internet has made it extremely easy for scammers to target millions of potential victims with a single touch of a button. Telephone or regular mail scam artists work a little harder but do eventually find their victim. Bold scammers have even been known to approach their potential victim in person at their door or in a public place.

If you fall victim to a scam, notify the New York State Attorney General at 1 (800) 771-7755 or www.oag.state.ny.us/ and the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357 or www.ftc.gov/. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has set up an Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) specifically for reporting internet crimes. Their website is www.ic3.gov/.

In addition, if your plans include consuming alcoholic beverages, do not operate a motor vehicle. Enforcement of drunk driving has increased nationwide in an attempt to reduce Drunk Driving deaths and injuries. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it can save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. Observant cooperators are a valuable tool in helping to fight crime in the community. Wishing a Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our readers.

Contact CCPD: (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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