Census information

Be Careful on this one.... Dave

2010 Census to Begin

WARNING: 2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers by Susan Johnson

With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau
(BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.

The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:

** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.

** Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.

REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS..

While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, YOUDON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION. The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or neither credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.
AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED
NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION.
No Acorn worker should approach you saying he/she is with the
Census Bureau.

Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census.
Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.

NEW SCAMS

Hello, I just got this from the OCSO, it was a mater of time for the bad guys to come out.... Dave

Haiti Scam Alert:Don't be fooled......
More than 400 Internet addresses related to Haiti have been registered since Monday's devastating quake, Internet security expert Joel Esler said. The names reference Haiti and words such as "earthquake," ''help," ''aid," ''victims" and "survivors."
A lot of these Web sites feature a "donate" button but either the money will never go to the relief fund or they will just harvest your credit card number for use later.
Those who want to send money or assistance should contribute to organizations they are familiar with and should be careful not to respond to unsolicited e-mails, according to the FBI.
Use the following tips to help you avoid scams.Check out any organization at sites for the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org); the Foundation Center (http://foundationcenter.org), or Charity Navigator (
www.CharityNavigator.org).
Don’t use Web sites that ask for detailed personal information, such as your Social Security number, birthdate or bank account and pin information.
For more information please contact the Economic Crime Unit at
407-254-7000 number and ask for the EC Unit.

Drivers License Information

If you Drivers License is due soon, there has been some changes on information you will need to have with you, and here it is.... Dave

REQUIREMENTS IN EFFECT: Documentation requirements are in effect for Florida residents wishing to obtain a driver license or identification card. Those wishing to obtain a new license, legally change their name prior to their renewal date, or immediately replace a lost or stolen license or ID card will be required to visit a driver licenses office and show: 1) identification, 2) Social Security Number and 3) residential address (two items). Those simply renewing may do so by a convenience method, via the Internet or mail, one time between office renewals

Crime Stats for our area

Hello, Here are the new crime stats for our area, have a safe day... Dave

Crime Case Number Address Date
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 100004649 1695 CLARA WARD AV 01/16/2010
STOLEN VEHICLE 100004383 1312 VOTAW RD 01/15/2010
AUTO BURGLARY 100003308 1117 E SEMORAN BV 01/12/2010
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 100003353 148 W 19TH ST 01/12/2010
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 100004740 1671 LUCY TERRY AV 01/09/2010
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 100002430 244 W 17TH ST 01/09/2010
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 100002514 1452 ELDERTON DR 01/08/2010
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 100002522 1331 LAKECREST DR 01/08/2010
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 100001909 1459 LAKE OPAL DR 01/07/2010
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 100001170 1471 LAKE OPAL DR 01/05/2010
STOLEN VEHICLE 100000992 304 W 17TH ST 01/05/2010
AUTO BURGLARY 100000593 WHISPERING OAK LN 01/03/2010
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 100000377 1429 LAKE OPAL DR 01/02/2010
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090122471 1421 LAKE OPAL DR 12/31/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090122201 3000 CLARCONA RD 12/30/2009

New Scam

Now the bad guys are doing a scam with the IRS....

Scheme's e-mail uses fake IRS logo to seek personal information
The start of tax season is here and, already, fraudulent schemes are targeting taxpayers. Popping up in some South Florida inboxes is an e-mail message asking respondents to fill out an "updated version" of the W-2 form, the form most employees receive regarding their wages and taxes withheld.
The e-mail messages in the scheme sometimes use the IRS logo, but the messages are not from the Internal Revenue Service.
"The IRS does not send out unsolicited e-mails regarding tax returns, financial information or any personal identifying type of information," said IRS spokesman Michael Dobzinski.
The IRS won't ask and generally won't discuss any personal tax matters by e-mail, he said.
The e-mail is not from the IRS if the sender's address doesn't end in .gov.
Other tipoffs to the fraud are incorrect grammar and misspellings.
If you get one of the e-mail messages, Dobzinski advises, do not open any attachments, send it to phishing@irs.gov or delete it
If you're eager to get going on tax season, you can go to IRS.gov and look at what's new for this year's filing season You can start submitting returns electronically Jan. 15

New Crime Stats

Hello, here are the new crime stats for Bent Oak...... Dave

Crime Case Number Address Date
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090121660 BENT OAK DR 12/28/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090121417 101 PROSPER DR 12/28/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090121429 3000 CLARCONA RD 12/28/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090121281 BENT OAK DR 12/27/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090121412 808 HEMLOCK DR 12/24/2009
STRONG ARM TO PERSON 090120568 330 MAINE AV 12/23/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090120156 2218 OLD DIXIE HY 12/22/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090119862 132 N LAKE CORTEZ DR 12/21/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090119562 621 HERB HUDSON CT 12/20/2009
STOLEN VEHICLE 090119438 131 E 15TH ST 12/19/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090119124 608 W ELLA J GILMORE ST 12/18/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090119334 431 MAJESTIC OAK DR 12/18/2009
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 090118963 1153 OCOEE APOPKA RD 12/17/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090118063 1428 S LAKE PLEASANT RD 12/15/2009
ARMED TO PERSON 090117413 316 S AURORA DR 12/13/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090117508 1178 DEER LAKE CI 12/12/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090117380 1409 ABIGAIL DR 12/12/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090116939 1436 ELDERTON DR 12/11/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090117046 344 W 17TH ST 12/11/2009
STOLEN VEHICLE 090117018 368 APOPKA HILLS CI 12/11/2009
STRONG ARM TO PERSON 090116441 22 E G H WASHINGTON ST 12/10/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090116030 3000 CLARCONA RD 12/08/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090115538 1412 ATLANTIS DR 12/08/2009