Fifth Precinct Newsletter

November 2, 2011


The following information should be of interest to those who have a stake in the Holtsville Community in general and the Seneca Middle School in particular:


•The Fifth Precinct has received two reports of a suspicious red colored Jeep approaching middle school students at school bus stops. This vehicle was observed by an area resident in the vicinity of Avenue E and Furrows Road as recently as between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM on November 1, 2011. The driver is described as a middle aged, possibly Hispanic male. Fifth Precinct officers are conducting an investigation.


Aristides Mojica, Inspector


Commanding Officer, Fifth Precinct

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Reminder:

The next Fifth Precinct open community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Fifth Precinct, 125 Waverly Avenue , Patchogue , NY .

The source of the following information is the October/November Suffolk County Police Department Newsletter:

Holiday Shopping:

With the holiday shopping season approaching, we remind you to remain aware of the potential for identity theft. Although most identity theft is committed through traditional means such as mail theft and lost or stolen wallets or purses, the increased use of credit and debit cards during the holiday shopping season can increase the risk of your personal information falling into the wrong hands.

When holiday shopping:

Minimize the impact of a lost or stolen wallet or purse by carrying only the identification and credit cards you need - leave your Social Security card and checkbook at home.

Do not leave purses, wallets or important personal information in the glove compartment of unattended cars.

Do not leave purses or handbags unattended in shopping carts.

While applying for instant credit at stores, be vigilant of the fact that a thief may be “shoulder surfing” (watching and listening) as you provide personal information to obtain the credit. This technique has been made easier by the pervasive availability of cell phone cameras.

When Internet shopping:

Consider transactions only with companies you know. Do not provide personal information, especially your Social Security number, unless you trust the person you are giving it to.

Look for the “lock” security symbol on your Internet browser page and look for “https” in the website address.

Consider using credit cards instead of debit cards for online purchases as credit card companies typically offer better fraud protection

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