Police: Be on alert for identity theft and fraud
October 08, 2012, 5:40 pm by
Alexandria Randolph
Identity theft is more prevalent in places with a high population in retirees, authorities say. For people in Marble Falls, the local Chamber of Commerce is offering a class to prevent such occurrences.
Internet identity theft and money scams are increasing in
frequency — posing a great threat to communities with a high number of
retirees.
Identity theft and fraud crimes are more prevalent in
communities with a high population of retirees such as Marble
Falls and Horseshoe Bay,
authorities say.
Fraud and identity theft can occur through a variety of
means. The most common are mail and email money request scams.
Marble Falls Police Capt. Glenn Hanson said that often fraud
is where you would least expect to find it.
“Some people carry credit card swipers that look like
key-fabs,” he said. “They could get your information without you even knowing it.”
Due to the recent increase in workplace fraud, the Marble
Falls Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce has introduced the Fraud Reality Check Lunch
N’ Learn to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 11:30 a.m. at chamber offices
at 916 Second St. Lunch will be $5 a plate for Chamber members or $10 for
non-members. Seats available by reservation only. Call Kathy Daniels at
830.693.2815. More classes will be scheduled in the coming months, chamber
officials said.
For the full story, see Tuesday’s Highlander.