Don't get scammed
The St. Paul Park Police Department would like residents to be aware of some common scams aimed at seniors:
Prevention is the most effective way to attack this problem. How to avoid scams:
The scams listed above a just a few identified in the guide titled "Seniors' Guide to Fighting Fraud" prepared by the Minnesota Attorney General's Office. For a copy of this guide or to report these scams and their perpetrators call the Attorney General's Office, 1400 Bremer Tower, 445 Minnesota Street, St Paul MN 55101 (651) 296-3353.
- Grandparents scam
- Fake check scam
- Lotteries scam
- "You have won" scam
- Medicare scam
Prevention is the most effective way to attack this problem. How to avoid scams:
- Never send money or give bank or personal information to someone you don't know.
- Never send money to receive a prize
- Never cash a check or money order for someone you don't know.
The scams listed above a just a few identified in the guide titled "Seniors' Guide to Fighting Fraud" prepared by the Minnesota Attorney General's Office. For a copy of this guide or to report these scams and their perpetrators call the Attorney General's Office, 1400 Bremer Tower, 445 Minnesota Street, St Paul MN 55101 (651) 296-3353.
