TIP FOR TODAY----BEWARE OF SCAMS
Police nationwide, are asking citizens, especially seniors, to be vigilant of a rash of recent phone and internet scams
that are being reported. Among the most common, are:
1. Unsolicited calls advising that you have been pre-approved for a mortgage at a very low interest rate, that requires
an up front processing fee.
2. Email stating that you have won a large lottery prize or entitled to an inheritance, and to send good faith money, to prove who you
are, in order to receive the Big Prize award.
3. A phone call from someone who claims to be a representative of MicroSoft, and that your computer needs to be updated
to avoid a total blackout of service. The questions they ask, provide them with enough information to remotely control
your computer.
4. Since Income Tax Season has just passed, you get what appears to be a timely call from someone who claims to be an I.R.S
Agent, stating that you owe back taxes, and If not paid, the police will come to your home and evict you.
5. An Email with the exact name and address of someone you know, claiming that while traveling abroad, they were the victim of
a mugging and were robbed of all their money and other personal belongings, asking if you can send money, so they can
return home safely.
While these scams may sound easy to avoid, the callers and Emailers are very convincing. Be extremely careful!!!
Tips to avoid fraud, can be obtained from the U.S. Department of Justice website, www.stopfraud.gov
Legacy Realty, Edison, New Jersey
732-744-0400
that are being reported. Among the most common, are:
1. Unsolicited calls advising that you have been pre-approved for a mortgage at a very low interest rate, that requires
an up front processing fee.
2. Email stating that you have won a large lottery prize or entitled to an inheritance, and to send good faith money, to prove who you
are, in order to receive the Big Prize award.
3. A phone call from someone who claims to be a representative of MicroSoft, and that your computer needs to be updated
to avoid a total blackout of service. The questions they ask, provide them with enough information to remotely control
your computer.
4. Since Income Tax Season has just passed, you get what appears to be a timely call from someone who claims to be an I.R.S
Agent, stating that you owe back taxes, and If not paid, the police will come to your home and evict you.
5. An Email with the exact name and address of someone you know, claiming that while traveling abroad, they were the victim of
a mugging and were robbed of all their money and other personal belongings, asking if you can send money, so they can
return home safely.
While these scams may sound easy to avoid, the callers and Emailers are very convincing. Be extremely careful!!!
Tips to avoid fraud, can be obtained from the U.S. Department of Justice website, www.stopfraud.gov
Legacy Realty, Edison, New Jersey
732-744-0400
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