crime warnings Archives

Are Texts Saying ‘A Friend Has Complimented You in IRL’ Linked to Sex Trafficking?

Not every unsolicited communication is an attempt to target victims for sex trafficking rings.

Robbers Using Rubber Bands to Break Into Houses?

A viral Facebook post warned that robbers were using rubber bands on door latches to...

Burundanga/Scopolamine Warning

Criminals in the U.S. are not using burundanga-soaked business cards to incapacitate their victims, despite...

Should You Call #77 or 112 to Contact the Police in an Emergency?

Those numbers work sometimes, but calling #77 or 112 on your cell phone will not...

Drano Bottle Bombs

A viral alert warns about neighborhood residents finding unexploded 'bottle bombs' in their yards.

Colored Stickers Target Homes of Dog Owners?

Rumors that criminals are marking homes with colored stickers or bags in trees in order...

Are Robbers Subduing Victims with Perfume?

Long-standing crime warning holds that thieves are trolling parking lots and rendering their victims unconscious...

Will Entering Your PIN in Reverse at an ATM Summon the Police?

Entering your PIN in reverse at any ATM will not automatically send an alarm to...

‘Can You Hear Me?’ Scam Warning

Dozens of news outlets reported on a purported scam wherein fraudsters supposedly falsify charges by...

Do Thieves Use Trash to Case Homes for Expensive Christmas Presents?

Although concealing boxes for big-ticket items is never a bad idea, no evidence suggests that...

Are Thieves Stealing License Plates in a Carjacking Scheme?

No, carjackers are not lying in wait to steal your license plates before stealing your...

‘Purple Paint’ Trespass Warning

Information about 'purple paint' trespass warning laws in some states is often shared under misleading...