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Roseville PD: Watch out for government impostor scams

Roseville, Calif.- Scammers are pretending to be government workers, and it's costing people money. These impostors might contact you by phone, email, or text message. They claim they're from the Social Security Administration, Medicare, or another government agency.

Roseville PD: Could that unexpected text be a scam?

Roseville, Calif.- Did you know that 98% of people always open text messages? With fraud losses involving text scams increasing, it's a good possibility that unexpected text could be a scam. If scammers can get

Roseville PD: How landscaping can enhance home security

Roseville, Calif. - During summer months many homeowners prepare for yard clean-up and landscaping projects. However, amidst the excitement of transforming outdoor spaces, it's crucial to consider how our landscaping choices can impact the safety of our homes.

Scams Happen: Can you identify them?

Roseville, Calif.- Tackling fraud and scams takes more than posting warnings about suspicious links and online shopping gone wrong.

Roseville PD: Protection from ID theft with a credit freeze

Roseville, Calif. - Identity theft is on the rise, and experts say there's no end in sight. In 2024, data breaches exposed more than 1 billion records, a staggering 312% increase from 2023, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center.

❤️Valentine’s or a Scam? Roseville PD reminds you to protect yourself against romance fraudsters

Roseville, Calif.- It's a new year. Are you or a family member looking for that someone special in 2025? Now, more than ever, people are using their smart phone for almost everything, including finding their soul mate

Donating to wildfire relief? Beware of scammers advises Roseville PD

Roseville, Calif. - In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, communities across the nation are rallying to help those affected. While many people are eager to contribute, it's crucial

Roseville PD: Lookout for IRS and Tax Scams

Roseville, Calif. - The new year is well under way and many of us have begun our annual tax preparation. This is also the time when fraud, scams, and identity theft is rampant.

Roseville PD: Scams to Avoid in 2025

Americans lose billions of dollars to online scams every year. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), scammers have even more tools to trick unsuspecting individuals into giving away their personal information or money.

Roseville PD: Safe Winter Driving Tips

Roseville, Calif.- Winter, without a doubt, is the most dangerous season for driving. Snow, fog, ice and strong winds can all cause hazardous driving conditions.

Roseville PD Safety Tips: Keep online purchases safe this holiday season

Roseville, Calif.- Yes, that wonderful time of year is rapidly approaching and we're sure many of you can't wait to get clicking online, or don your virtual elbow pads to get hunting for bargains at the mall.

Roseville PD shares tips from the FTC: Keeping your cell phone safe from hackers

Roseville, Calif.- Your cell phone holds a lot of personal information, from passwords and bank accounts to emails, photos, and messages. If your phone falls into the wrong hands, hackers can steal your identity, make purchases with your money, or gain access

Halloween safety tips from the Roseville Police Department

Roseville, Calif.-  It's the time of year for fall festivals, trunk-or-treats, and Halloween parties. We should all recognize the fact that most of the year we should tell our kids not to take candy from strangers.

Roseville PD: Don’t Take the Bait on Phishing Scams

Roseville, Calif. - Have you ever received a text or email warning you that something is wrong with one of your online accounts? Maybe it says your streaming account is about to be suspended unless you take action immediately.

Roseville PD and FBI offer online safety tips for your children

Roseville, Calif.- TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Flickr, Vimeo.  Is your child engaging in these social media websites?  Do you have your child's password for these accounts?  Of the billions of users of social networking sites, do you know who is messaging your child?

Roseville implementing AB 413: Daylighting to improve intersection safety

Roseville is implementing State Assembly Bill (AB) 413, to improve safety at intersections. This new law prohibits a person from parking a vehicle within 20 feet of either side of any marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within 15 feet of any crosswalk where

Roseville Police warn of bank account scams

Roseville, Calif.- Did you get a call about fraud activity on your bank account? It could be a scammer. Have you received a call, email, or text from someone stating that your account has been flagged for possible fraud or criminal activity? Did the caller tell you the only way

Back to School Roseville: Bike Safety Tips

Roseville, Calif.- As the school year approaches and cooler temperatures ahead, many of us will likely resume some of our outdoor activities, like evening walks and bike riding. School recently started up again for the new school year so many kids

Roseville PD: Protect your home and car from criminal activity

Roseville, Calif. - Summer is upon us! There is no escaping the California sun, but we can certainly implement some of the following crime prevention tips to protect your home and vehicle from potential criminal activity.

Calling 911 with no service: Is it possible? Roseville PD answers

Roseville, Calif.- The thought of needing emergency assistance but being unable to call due to a lack of phone service is undeniably frightening. When faced with an emergency, 911 is often the lifeline we rely on for help. But what happens when our phones show no bars?

Roseville PD advise on Avoiding common travel scams

Roseville, Calif. - In the age of digital connectivity, travel scams have become increasingly prevalent. From "free" vacations to robocalls about vacation deals, and vacation home scams, travelers need to be vigilant to avoid falling prey to such deceptive practices.

Roseville Police remind residents to beware of this type of scam

Roseville, Calif.- Be wary of individuals offering repairs when it comes to home repairs after a storm or natural disaster. Whether they knock on your door or contact you through other means, these individuals often exaggerate or falsify damage during initial inspections.

Roseville PD offers tips to avoid tax identity theft

Roseville, Calif. - It's official. The 2024 tax season has arrived. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) started accepting paper and electronic tax returns on Monday, January 29, 2024. If you're looking forward to getting your tax refund this year, be careful, as tax identity thieves may want to get your refund, too.

Holiday Shopping Tips from Roseville PD

Roseville, Calif. - The holiday season is in full swing and holiday activities are getting underway. This time of year can be the most festive time, but safety and security measures are still important.

Roseville PD: Charity scams appear in various shapes and sizes

Whatever the reason, to help to make sure you have a positive outcome, be aware, scammers are very active this time of year. Charity scams appear in various shapes and size

Roseville PD offers timely tips as scammers target seniors

Roseville, Calif.- While people of all ages can and do fall for scams, scammers often target seniors. Scammers know that many seniors have money to spend and are from an older generation that trust others and are polite to strangers.

Roseville PD offers tips for safe online shopping

Roseville, Calif. - Online shopping has become the norm and as the holiday season quickly approaches, the Roseville PD is reminding residents of how to minimize your risks in the digital age.

Roseville PD offers practical tips to reduce crime

Roseville, Calif. - We are fortunate to live in a relatively safe city, but there are always things you as a can do to deter crime. Here are the top five crime categories in Roseville,

Roseville PD Tips to Stop Scam Calls

Roseville, Calif. -Have you been bombarded with robocalls? Not only are they annoying, but they're often pushing scams. You know the ones, like fake auto warranties and credit card debt relief programs.

Roseville PD Scam Alert Tips on Text Messaging

Roseville, Calif.- Scammers are always adapting their methods to bilk people out of money. A growing method is using text messaging. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received a large number of reports from people reporting getting texts from scammers impersonating people and organizations they know and trust