E-Watch - District 4 - 140713

District 4 View your neighbourhood reports for: Residential Break and Enters Stolen Vehicles For more Crime Statistics in Winnipeg visit CrimeStat The CrimeStat website is an online resource that provides timely statistical information relating to crime in Winnipeg. Crime Prevention Tip    Grandparent Scams Grandparent scams (also called grandchild scams) are common scams that target seniors. These scams usually involve a phone call from someone who pretends to be your grandchild. If you get a call like this, be prepared: the scammer may already know your grandchild's name. Acting as your grandchild, the scammer claims to be in trouble and asks for your help. The scammer may try to convince you that your grandchild was in a car accident or has been arrested. A second party may also come who poses as a doctor or lawyer and you may be asked to wire money right away, without telling anyone. What To Do If you receive a call like this, DON'T wire the money or give the caller any further information. Hang up and call your grandchild, or another family member, to find out what's really going on. Then report the scam to:        The Winnipeg Police Service (Non-Emergency: 204-986-6222)        Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.        Toll-free at 1 888 495-8501        Email info@antifraudcentre.ca        Website:  Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre            Did you know the Winnipeg Police Service is on Twitter and You Tube?              You can connect with us by searching the following links.                                      Twitter: @wpgpolice                                      YouTube:  WpgPoliceService E-Watch - Your direct connection to information about crime and crime prevention in your community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and helping us create a culture of safety in Winnipeg. Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online CrimeStat Crime Stoppers Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.