February 10, 2005 Update

There were seven (7) Frauds reported in the city in the past week. These complaints include:

• 2 victims of identity thefts.
• 1 counterfeit currency report.
• 2 fraudulent check reports.
• 1 fraudulent access to a financial account.
• 1 report that a doctor at the Make Over Center of Troy, located at 525 E Big Beaver, was taking money for surgery that was either not performed or performed without proper license. The practice is now closed.

  ---

Crime Prevention Tips

Always safe guard your personal information.

Shred all unnecessary documents containing any personal information.

Safeguard all credit and debit cards.

Do not leave any financial transactions device (Credit, Debit cards, checks) unattended for any length of time.

Identity theft has become very popular among thieves and our best defense is to be on guard and deny them access to our information.

Before doing business with someone, check their credentials.

Contact State regulatory boards to ascertain whether a person or company is legitimate.

Check References