Advisory
November 25, 2024
November 26, 2024
November 27, 2024
November 28, 2024
November 29, 2024
November 30, 2024
Skimming devices are hidden electronics used to steal banking and personal information stored on credit and debit cards.In most cases, skimmers are being placed inside gas pumps and are undetectable without opening the machine.
Citizens can reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim by following the tips below:
Crime Blotter for the Week of November 24, 2024 – November 30, 2024
The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of November 24, 2024 – November 30, 2024.
November 24, 2024
- Grand Theft:
November 25, 2024
- No significant activity.
November 26, 2024
- No significant activity.
- Grand Theft (Shoplifting):
November 28, 2024
- Grand Theft (Shoplifting):
- Aggravated Assault:
November 29, 2024
- Grand Theft:
November 30, 2024
- Grand Theft Auto (Attempt):
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS - CREDIT CARD SKIMMERS (FRAUD ALERT)
Skimming devices are hidden electronics used to steal banking and personal information stored on credit and debit cards.In most cases, skimmers are being placed inside gas pumps and are undetectable without opening the machine.
Citizens can reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim by following the tips below:
- Pay inside at the gas station, instead of paying at the pump.
- If not using cash, always pay with a credit card, not a debit card, for better fraud protection.
- If using a debit card, run it as a credit card instead of putting in a PIN number.
- Consider using a refillable prepaid card to purchase gas at the pumps.
- If you haven’t done so already, switch to a chip reader on your card.
- Regularly monitor your bank statement for fraudulent activity.
- Report fraudulent activity to your local law enforcement agency.
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