Advisory
Crime Blotter for the Week of July 7, 2024 – July 13, 2024
July 8, 2024
July 9, 2024
July 10, 2024
July 11, 2024
July 12, 2024
July 13, 2024
Order copies of your credit report from all 3 credit reporting agencies to get as much information as possible. Contact the credit reporting agencies in writing and let them know you are disputing inaccurate items in your credit report due to possible identity theft. Contact the credit card companies who are reporting the false debt and have them investigate possible identity theft. Keep all copies of all letters; document phone calls and request a letter from the agencies stating these items are under investigation. Do not carry important documents such as your social security card, birth certificate or passport unless absolutely necessary.
Only carry the credit cards in your purse or wallet that you need when shopping. Keep a list of your credit card account numbers, with expiration dates and telephone numbers for all your bank accounts and keep them in a safe location. In an emergency, you can notify these companies quickly to avoid fraudulent charges or purchases. Invest in a shredder and shred discarded papers with your information. Use a mix of letters and numbers when creating passwords.
Here are some effective ways to combat identity theft:
Crime Blotter for the Week of July 7, 2024 – July 13, 2024 ![](/static/Citizen-24_02_1/img/public/msg_expiration.png)
The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of July 7, 2024 – July 13, 2024.
July 7, 2024
- No significant activity.
July 8, 2024
- Robbery:
July 9, 2024
- No significant activity.
July 10, 2024
- No significant activity.
July 11, 2024
- Grand Theft:
July 12, 2024
- Burglary (Commercial):
- Aggravated Assault:
July 13, 2024
- No significant activity.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS - IDENTITY THEFT A GROWING EPIDEMIC
Identity theft occurs when someone wrongfully uses your personal identification to obtain credit, loans, services, even rentals and mortgages in your name. Information can be stolen from a consumer in a variety of ways including:
- Going through your mail or trash to take pre-approved credit card offers, discarded receipts or other personal information.
- Stealing your purse or wallet.
- Calling you over the phone posing as a solicitor in order to gain personal information including date of birth and social security number or looking over your shoulder at an ATM while you are accessing your account, to steal your password, or pin.
Order copies of your credit report from all 3 credit reporting agencies to get as much information as possible. Contact the credit reporting agencies in writing and let them know you are disputing inaccurate items in your credit report due to possible identity theft. Contact the credit card companies who are reporting the false debt and have them investigate possible identity theft. Keep all copies of all letters; document phone calls and request a letter from the agencies stating these items are under investigation. Do not carry important documents such as your social security card, birth certificate or passport unless absolutely necessary.
Only carry the credit cards in your purse or wallet that you need when shopping. Keep a list of your credit card account numbers, with expiration dates and telephone numbers for all your bank accounts and keep them in a safe location. In an emergency, you can notify these companies quickly to avoid fraudulent charges or purchases. Invest in a shredder and shred discarded papers with your information. Use a mix of letters and numbers when creating passwords.
Here are some effective ways to combat identity theft:
- Check and review your credit report.
- Report any discrepancies to the credit reporting agency.
- Put an alert on your credit if necessary.
- Shred your old credit card, bank statements, bills, etc.
Address/Location
City of Duarte
1600 Huntington Dr
Duarte, CA 91030
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 626-357-7931
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP DUARTE followed by your message, to 888777