Roseville Safety First

Scammers Want Your Money—and They Want It Fast: Roseville Police Warn

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Roseville Police are warning residents about scams that use urgency and fear to pressure victims into sending money through difficult-to-reverse payment methods.

Fake CAPTCHA Scam Warning: Roseville Residents Targeted by Malware Trick

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FTC warns residents about a new online trick disguised as a familiar security check Roseville residents who spend time online...

Roseville Police Warn Residents About Text, Phone, and Social Media Scams

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The Roseville Police Department is urging residents to stay alert as scammers increasingly use text messages, phone calls and social media to steal money and personal information. Learn the warning signs and practical steps recommended by the FTC to help protect yourself from common fraud schemes.

Roseville Residents Targeted by New Wave of AI Scams, Police Say

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Roseville, Calif.- Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live and work, but it is also giving criminals powerful new tools to commit fraud.

Don't Click That Link: Roseville PD Alerts Community to Tax Refund Scams

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Roseville, Calif. - Tax season for 2026 officially began on January 26, when the IRS started processing 2025 tax returns. Unfortunately, that also marked the start of peak tax scam season

Roseville PD shares Top 10 tips for protecting yourself from identity theft

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Roseville, Calif.- Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission, often to open accounts, rack up debt, or even commit crimes in your name. The impact can be stressful, costly, and time-consuming to fix.

Roseville PD Scam Alert: How AI and Manipulation Are Changing the Game

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Roseville, Calif. - Scams are becoming increasingly convincing, fueled by AI, emotional manipulation, and a sense of false urgency. Criminals impersonate trusted people and organizations to steal money, personal information, or account access

Roseville PD: Avoid gift card draining scams this holiday season

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Roseville, Calif. - The Roseville Police Department tips for the holiday season to help protect yourself from scammers looking to steal your money.

Roseville PD: Stay safe with these holiday shopping safety tips

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Roseville, Calif. - The holiday season is one of the most joyful times of the year, filled with lights, celebrations, and gift-giving. But it also brings packed stores, busy parking lots, and plenty of distractions

Roseville Halloween safety tips for drivers and trick-or-treaters

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Roseville, Calif.- Autumn leaves have begun changing colors and the crisp, cool mornings have arrived in Roseville. Halloween and the holiday season is upon us.

Halloween safety tips from the Roseville Police Department

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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: Protect yourself from purse or wallet theft

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Roseville, Calif. - Purse theft is a common crime that can happen to anyone, often leaving victims feeling vulnerable and frustrated. Understanding how thieves operate-and taking a few simple precautions

Roseville PD: Seven deadly driving habits every parent should discuss with their teen

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Roseville, Calif.- The school bell is ringing again, and with it come early mornings, after-school practices, and teens hitting the road. If you're the parent of a teenage driver, your biggest concern isn't

Roseville PD Alert: Beware of fake DMV text messages

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People in Roseville and across the country are receiving scam texts that look official. These messages often say you owe tolls or fines and threaten penalties if you don't pay.

Roseville PD: Watch out for government impostor scams

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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?

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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