Russell Township Police Chief Tom Swaidner and Detective Adam LaMonica hosted a safety seminar May 12 to help seniors protect themselves from fraud, theft and other crimes.
Russell Township Police Chief Tom Swaidner and Detective Adam LaMonica hosted a safety seminar May 12 to help seniors protect themselves from fraud, theft and other crimes. Swaidner said the Russell Township Police Department regularly conducts outreach with children and the community, but officers felt it was important to address the growing number of scams targeting seniors. The seminar focused on scams, home safety, personal safety and vehicle safety, with scams and home protection spurring the most discussion. Phone Scams The seminar covered several common scams, including “grandparent scams,” tech-support scams and government impersonation scams. In bail scams, imposters pose...
