Crime & Safety
GRPD Detective Holding Workshop on Scam, Fraud Prevention
Workshop led by Detective James Calaski is open to residents, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 17.
With scams and fraud on the rise, Detective James Calaski of the will be presenting a workshop to help residents protect themselves and loved ones from thieves.
Glen Rock residents have been targeted in recent months, particularly with the fraudulent "grandparent" scheme. Just weeks ago, a involved in a car accident. The money was wired to Nicaragua, likely never to be recouped.
Topics of the Oct. 17 seminar at Borough Hall include senior citizen scams, "grandparent" scams, online fraud/phishing, Craigslist scams, lottery/Nigerian fraud, chimney/home improvement scams, and many more.
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Calaski, who also is a member of the Bergen County Proseuctor's Office Computer Crimes Task Force, will speak for about an hour. A question-and-answer session will follow. Civic and senior citizen groups are welcome.
The presentation will be held in the Council Chambers/Courtroom of Borough Hall between 7 and 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17. RSVP by contacting police.
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