Are Texts Saying ‘A Friend Has Complimented You in IRL’ Linked to Sex Trafficking?
28 August 2018 - Not every unsolicited communication is an attempt to target victims for sex trafficking rings.
Tagged "crime warnings"
The Killer in the Backseat
22 November 2017 - A crazed killer is discovered hiding in the back seat of woman's car at a gas station.
Robbers Using Rubber Bands to Break Into Houses?
27 August 2017 - A viral Facebook post warned that robbers were using rubber bands on door latches to break into homes, but its validity was questionable.
Burundanga/Scopolamine Warning
27 November 2017 - Criminals in the U.S. are not using burundanga-soaked business cards to incapacitate their victims, despite a recurrent warning.
Should You Call #77 or 112 to Contact the Police in an Emergency?
13 November 2017 - Those numbers work sometimes, but calling #77 or 112 on your cell phone will not necessarily connect you to emergency services no matter where you are.
Drano Bottle Bombs
31 May 2017 - A viral alert warns about neighborhood residents finding unexploded 'bottle bombs' in their yards.
Colored Stickers Target Homes of Dog Owners?
22 May 2017 - Rumors that criminals are marking homes with colored stickers or bags in trees in order to steal dogs for use in dogfighting events are unfounded.
Parking Lot Perfume Robbers
23 September 2018 - Long-standing crime warning holds that thieves are trolling parking lots and rendering their victims unconscious with perfume samples.
Will Entering Your PIN in Reverse at an ATM Summon the Police?
13 February 2018 - Entering your PIN in reverse at any ATM will not automatically send an alarm to local police. The idea is nothing more than an unimplemented concept.
‘Can You Hear Me?’ Scam Warning
31 January 2017 - Dozens of news outlets reported on a purported scam wherein fraudsters supposedly falsify charges by randomly calling people and asking 'Can you hear me?'
Are Rapists Using Lost Children to Lure Victims?
30 July 2018 - Warnings that rapists are employing children pretending to be lost in order to lure victims to them are unsubstantiated.
Do Thieves Use Trash to Case Homes for Expensive Christmas Presents?
4 December 2017 - Although concealing boxes for big-ticket items is never a bad idea, no evidence suggests that flashy trash increases your risk of being robbed.
