6 North Shore Towers Courier n April 2015 DON’T BECOME A VICTIM NST PAC Crime Prevention Workshop informs residents BY FELICE HANNAH, NORTH SHORE TOWERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, POLITICAL ACTION CHAIRPERSON NST PAC Crime Prevention Workshop held Wednesday, February 25, 2015, was well attended. The informed panelists were Detective Jovoda Y.Cooper, Community Affairs 105th Precinct, Kris Debysingh, NST Security Director, and Glen Kotowski, NST General Manager. Detective Cooper alerted residents to various scams to get your personal information. One of the latest is a caller informing you that your grandchild has been robbed and needs money right away. Mr. Debysingh stressed the importance of calling Security during an emergency. He stated that the Security Staff have been trained in using a defibrillator and CPR. Mr. Debysingh continued, “We are the First Responders for North Shore Towers.” Mr. Kotowski stressed the need to consider leaving a set of keys with Security in case of an emergency. Mr. Kotowski explained that if Security does not have a key, they or the fire department will have to break in. Locating a key from a neighbor is lost time in receiving emergency care. Residents came prepared with many great questions for the panel. Questions ranged from location of cameras in the garage to how to block unwanted callers. There was also a request for better lighting in the garages. I have included a list of tips that will answer additional questions posed by residents regarding how to avoid becoming a victim. Left to right: NST Board Member and PAC Chairperson Felice Hanna, Susan Bartelstone, PAC members Sheila Vass and Gloria Lewis Detective Cooper Security Director Head, Kris Debysingh TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID ID THEFT: • Under the law victims of fraud are entitled to receive a free credit care report • Be careful about sharing your personal identifiable information, such as your Mother’s maiden name and social security number • Never provide any personal identifiable information, bank account information or credit card information to anyone who contacts you by phone or Internet solicitation • Do not leave behind credit card receipts • Sign your credit card as soon as you receive it. You may also choose to write, “ID Required” instead of your signature • Keep a list of all credit card numbers, account numbers, expiration dates and customer service phone numbers in a secure place • To report fraudulent use of your Social Security Number contact Social Security 1-800-269-0271 • Report a stolen health insurance card to your carrier and carefully monitor your benefit statements for any signs of fraud • Notify the Postal Service if your mail has been stolen or someone has submitted a fraudulent change of address Write to: Mail Fraud Chief of US Postal Service 475 L’Enfant Plaza S.W., Washington, D.C. 20260 TELEMARKETING TIPS: • To limit the number of telemarketing calls on your landline and cell phone, register with the National Do Not Call Registry: www.donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382- 1222 (TTY 1888-290-4236) It may take up to three months to go into effect and you will be on the Do Not Call lists for 5 years • To remove your name from unwanted mailing lists write to: Direct Marketing Association Mail Preference Service P.O. Box 282 Carmel, New York 10512 NOTE: The State Attorney’s General Office cautions that you should not respond to an email site claiming to be a ‘Do Not E-Mail Registry’ as it is a scam.
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