Scammers have begun exploiting a quirk in landline technology to steal from consumers. They usually call early in the morning, claiming to be a law enforcement officer or a representative of a financial institution. They report that a suspicious charge was placed on your credit card the night before via an online purchase, an in-store transaction, or an overseas transfer. They need your credit card account information to cancel the transaction. For confirmation that what they are saying is true, …
Category: Crime
You Need to Know: Grandparent Scammers are Active, and Teaming Up on Potential Victims
It’s an old scam with a new twist – con artists know that most grandparents would do anything to help their grandkids. They attempt to exploit that love in the “Hey Grandma, it’s me!” scam by pretending to be a grandchild in distress. We’ve seen a significant uptick in these scams lately, particularly in the Wake County area. Just this week, our office has received a half-dozen reports of the scam. In a current variation, callers claimed they were leaving …
Booze it & Lose It Campaign
The end of summer means the start of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s annual Labor Day Booze It & Lose It campaign. In its 23rd year, Booze It & Lose It complements NC Vision Zero initiative, which aims to save lives on North Carolina roadways. The goal is to reach zero traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries through coordinated agency-to-agency efforts that help reduce risky driving behaviors. “The main thing we’re interested in doing is reducing the instances of drunk driving. We want to …
Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers may now accept tips from Facebook via P3 App
The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers have once again made it easier for Hendersonians and Vance County Residents to report crime in the community. Together with the P3 tips application, citizens may now go to the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Facebook page and select the “Submit a Tip” button on the left sidebar. Once there, you will be asked to submit your P3 id number. You identity will still be anonymous. You may still call 252-492-1925 to report crime or download the P3 …
Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Partners with Anderson Software
New technology optimizes the tip submission experience and effectiveness. The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers are proud to announce that they have recently partnered with the Texas-based company, Anderson Software, to provide a more seamless and efficient way for students and community members to offer information to help solve and prevent crimes or other serious or life threatening matters. Anderson Software leads the industry with its latest secure and anonymous tip acquisition and management solution, called P3 Intel. This partnership allows the …
The rules have changed – learn how to tell a fake IRS agent from a real one
For years we’ve been warning you about phony IRS agents who call, trying to convince you that you owe back taxes. To help you spot these scammers, we told you that the IRS won’t contact you by phone. But starting this month, Congress is requiring the IRS to hire private debt collectors. Four legitimate debt collection companies will be contacting taxpayers by phone. So how can you tell if the person on the phone is an IRS scammer, or someone …
Phone Scammers Using Threat of Jail Hit Henderson
Scammers are using the threat of arrest warrants to pressure people into forking over hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars. Today the Henderson Police Department was contacted by a citizen who stated that she was threatened that if she didn’t pay $6000 to the IRS that she would be arrested. The call came from a Texas number. The caller wanted the potential victim’s debit card information. She refused and hung up the phone. The caller called back manipulating caller ID to …
VGCC graduates 14 cadets in school’s 103rd BLET Class
Fourteen cadets graduated on Dec. 13 from the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program at Vance-Granville Community College, in a ceremony held in the Civic Center on Main Campus. After passing the state certification exam, all are authorized to work in any law enforcement agency in North Carolina. Graduates of VGCC’s 103rd BLET class included Heather Jocqueline Cruz of the Franklinton Police Department; Justin Lamar Dailey and Shauna Demetrius Terry, both of the Henderson Police Department; Emmett Avory Smith of …
Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Elect New Officers for 2017-2018
On Wednesday December 14, 2016 the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers held elections for a new President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Kevin Bullock, of WIZS Radio, was elected as President. Chris Fisher, of Henderson Fruit and Produce, was received as Vice President. Lorraine Watkins, of The Screen Master and the immediate past president, was elected as Secretary. Danny W. Wright kept his position as Treasurer. Watkins said, “It has been an honor, privilege and very humbling to be president for the past …
88 Arrests in Four County Area During ‘Operation Silent Night’
Nearly 230 law enforcement officers from state, local, and federal agencies joined forces this week for Operation Silent Night, an enforcement operation that served outstanding criminal warrants and conducted compliance checks on high risk and violent offenders on probation and parole in Vance, Granville, Warren, and Franklin counties. Significant arrests and accomplishments included: Confiscation of 10 firearms including assault rifles and significant quantities of ammunition Confiscation of significant quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana and cash Location and cleanup of a …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Watch out for price gouging
Hurricane Matthew may be headed to North Carolina and consumers need to be alert for possible price gouging. While most businesses pull together when disaster threatens, some may try to use this storm to charge outrageous prices. Price gouging—or charging too much in times of crisis—is against North Carolina law when a disaster, an emergency or an abnormal market disruption for critical goods and services is declared. North Carolina’s price gouging law is currently in effect for all goods and …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Some professional awards offer praise, for a price
It’s always nice to be honored with an award, but sometimes there’s a catch. In the case of recent messages sent to many employees—including some here in the Attorney General’s Office–the catch is that you have to pay for that recognition. Many of these awards for a fee use generic-sounding names and target small businesses, while others focus on specific industries or groups such as legal professionals, nonprofit managers or women in business. You may be told that the award …
Henderson / Vance Night Out Against Crime August 11th, 2016
In cooperation with the National Night Out Against Crime the Henderson / Vance Night Out Against Crime Committee and the Henderson Police Department will be hosting the Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson on August 11th, 2016. The event is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with set-up beginning at 3:00 PM. The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention …
Henderson / Vance Night Out Against Crime August 2nd, 2016
In cooperation with the National Night Out Against Crime the Henderson / Vance Night Out Against Crime Committee and the Henderson Police Department will be hosting the Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson on August 2, 2016. The event is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with set-up beginning at 3:00 PM. The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Don’t get ripped off by AC repairs
Soaring temperatures mean air conditioners are working overtime. If your AC goes out, it may be tempting to get it fixed as quickly as possible, no matter the cost. But try to keep your cool and do your homework before hiring someone to fix your air conditioning. Each year, dozens of consumers contact our office to complain about problems with air conditioning and heating repairs. To avoid problems: Get recommendations. Ask friends, neighbors and co-workers who they use for repairs. Check …
Henderson / Vance 2016 Night Out Against Crime August 2, 2016
In cooperation with the National Night Out Against Crime the Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime Committee and the Henderson Police Department will be hosting the Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson on August 2, 2016. The event is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with set-up beginning at 3:00 PM. The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community …
The Department of Homeland Security Announces the Countering Violent Extremism Grant Program
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant: On Wednesday, July 6, 2016, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Grant Program, with $10 million in available funds. This is the first federal assistance program devoted exclusively to providing local communities with the resources to counter violent extremism in the homeland. “As I have said before, given the nature of the evolving terrorist threat, building bridges to local communities is as important as any …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Phony tech support and overpayment: two scams in one
For years, crooks have charged victims to repair nonexistent problems on their computers in order to gain access to sensitive personal and financial information stored inside. Now they’ve added a new scam: trying to talk you into long-term technical support that is actually just an excuse to swindle you out of as much as $10,000. It starts when you agree to charge the tech support membership to your credit card. The scammers call back a few days later to say …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Fake Tax Collectors Target College Students
The phony tax collector scam has a new twist: targeting college students. North Carolina college students are reporting calls from imposters posing as IRS agents. They’re demanding that students pay a federal student tax immediately, a tax that doesn’t really exist. They may claim the tax is connected to student loans and threaten you with arrest or loss of your degree if you don’t pay right away. Several North Carolina students have reported fraudulent tax collector calls to our Consumer …
Henderson Police Department Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 the Henderson Police Department participated in their Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Members of the Henderson Police Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Alcohol Law Enforcement, and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office participated. The kick off took place at the flag pole in front of the police department in Downtown Henderson, NC.