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Manassas Police report another utility scam - this time involving Comcast

Utility Fraud
On Dec. 22, 2016, Manassas City Police met with a citizen for a report of a fraud. The reporting party told officers that on Dec. 21, an unknown female called and told the citizen he was behind on his Comcast bill. She explained that his late payments were for an account linked to two unfamiliar addresses out of state.

Crime Prevention Tip
Purging old mail and other sensitive documents? Do it without opening yourself up to identify theft! Identity thieves needn’t look farther than your curb on trash day, or even your mailbox, to acquire your personal and financial information. This information is made available by utility bills, medical documents, and more. If not shredded properly, paperwork related to any of the following can make you particularly vulnerable to identity theft:
·      Medicare applications or statements
·      Utility bills
·      Financial investment, loan, or mortgage statements
·      Medical bills, insurance records, or statements of benefits
·      Funeral arrangements
·      Prescription drugs or their bills
·      Bank statements
·      Tax documents
Take two minutes to watch this KHON2 News video for a comprehensive look at identity theft and how you can avoid becoming a victim:
“How to Spot a Utility Scam”: https://youtu.be/dkkvhFkOFpg

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