{"id":65241,"date":"2025-06-11T11:17:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=65241"},"modified":"2025-06-11T11:17:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:17:05","slug":"batavia-police-public-safety-announcement-protect-yourself-from-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/06\/11\/batavia-police-public-safety-announcement-protect-yourself-from-fraud\/","title":{"rendered":"BATAVIA POLICE PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: Protect yourself from fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Batavia Police Department is warning the public of multiple fraud cases that have been reported in our area. It is essential to be aware of these scams and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fraudulent activities can take many forms, including phone scams, email phishing, and identity theft. Scammers often use convincing tactics to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or sending money. It is crucial to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe you have been a victim of fraud or have information about a potential scam, please report it to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. You can do so by visiting their website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax.ny.gov\/help\/contact\/fraud\/\">https:\/\/www.tax.ny.gov\/help\/contact\/fraud\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid falling prey to fraud, remember the following tips: Be cautious of unsolicited calls, emails, or messages asking for personal information or money. Verify the identity of the caller or sender before providing any information. Never give out sensitive information, such as social security numbers or financial information, to unknown individuals. Keep your personal and financial information secure and up to date. By being aware of these scams and taking proactive steps to protect yourself, you can significantly reduce the risk of becoming a victim of fraud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions or concerns, please don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out to the Batavia Police Department. Remember, if you see something, say something. Report fraud and help keep our community safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sourced via CRIMEWATCH<small>\u00ae<\/small>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/crimewatch.net\/us\/ny\/genesee\/batavia-pd\/138661\/post\/public-safety-announcement-protect-yourself-fraud\">https:\/\/crimewatch.net\/us\/ny\/genesee\/batavia-pd\/138661\/post\/public-safety-announcement-protect-yourself-fraud<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release The Batavia Police Department is warning the public of multiple fraud cases that have been reported in our area. It is essential to be aware of these scams and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones. Fraudulent activities can take many forms, including phone scams, \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/06\/11\/batavia-police-public-safety-announcement-protect-yourself-from-fraud\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":226,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4705,1],"tags":[5180],"class_list":["post-65241","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-city-of-batavia","category-uncategorized","tag-public-safety-announcement"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-gYh","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":73013,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/03\/06\/nys-public-service-announcement-fraudulent-planning-and-zoning-invoices\/","url_meta":{"origin":65241,"position":0},"title":"NYS\/Public Service Announcement \u2013 Fraudulent Planning and Zoning Invoices","author":"aka","date":"March 6, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release The City of Batavia is alerting residents, contractors, and developers to a recent fraud alert issued by the New York State Department of State regarding planning and zoning applications. 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