CPD Property and Financial Crimes

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Did you get a package you didn’t order? It could be a brushing scam where a scammer uses your name to leave a fake review for that package you didn’t order. It could also be a sign that someone has (or is looking to steal) your personal information.

09/05/2026

Many people work at the Federal Trade Commission.

NONE of them will ever ask you for money. If someone does, don't pay. Report them at Reportfraud.ftc.gov

09/04/2026

‼🚨 PROPERTY CRIMES UNIT SEEKING ASSISTANCE 🚨‼

The Property Crimes Unit needs your help identifying these individuals. Investigators would like to speak with them regarding a theft from a store on Whittlesey Blvd.

If you have any information regarding their identity, please call Sergeant S. Shelling at (706) 225-4497 or email him at [email protected].

You may also send us a private message through our page. Please share this post to help us identify these individuals.

As always, we appreciate your assistance in helping apprehend these thieves.

09/04/2026

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09/02/2026

‼🚨 PROPERTY CRIMES UNIT SEEKING ASSISTANCE 🚨‼

The Property Crimes Unit needs your help identifying this individual. Investigators would like to speak with her regarding a theft from a store on Whittlesey Blvd

If you have any information regarding their identity, please call Officer M. Slaughter at (706) 573-1833 or email her at [email protected].

You may also send us a private message through our page. Please share this post to help us identify these individuals.

As always, we appreciate your assistance in helping apprehend these thieves.

09/02/2026

‼🚨 Rental SCAMS!

The Property Crimes Unit continues to see a number of reports where our citizens are falling victim to rental scams.

🚩 Key Red Flags:

- Refusal to show the property: The "landlord" claims to be out of the country, in the military, or unavailable to meet in person.
- Pressure to pay upfront: You are asked to pay an application fee, security deposit, or first month's rent via wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or gift card before viewing the property or signing a lease.
- "Too good to be true" pricing: Rent is significantly lower than similar properties in the area.
- Urgency: Scammers pressure you to make a quick decision to secure the "great deal".
- Duplicate listings: The property is listed elsewhere with different contact information or is listed for sale.

‼🚨 How to Avoid Rental Scams:

- SEE IT IN PERSON: Never rent a property you haven't seen in person or had a trusted representative view for you.
- Use secure payment methods: Avoid paying with cash, wire transfers, or gift cards; these are generally untraceable.
- Verify ownership: Search the property address to ensure it’s not a copied listing, and verify the management company's website.
- Meet the landlord: Try to meet the landlord or property manager in person and verify their identity.

09/01/2026

‼🚨 Jury SCAM 🚨‼

- Jury duty scams involve scammers posing as court officials or law enforcement, threatening arrest for missed jury service.

- They often demand immediate payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or Bitcoin.

- Law Enforcement and REAL court officials NEVER request fines or sensitive data via phone or email!

🚨 We are STILL seeing our citizens fall for these scams!!

08/30/2026

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Many people experience fraud but never report it, and scammers count on you staying silent. Your story — especially when you share it with friends, family, and the FTC — is a powerful tool in the fight against fraud. Here’s why your report matters.

08/30/2026

‼️🚨 Bank Phone Scams: The “Protect Your Money” Scam

📲 The scam starts with a phone call from someone claiming to be your bank. The number may even appear to be your bank’s legitimate phone number because scammers use "spoofed" numbers to make the call look real.

The caller tells you that your bank account has been compromised and that, in order to keep your money “safe,” you need to move your money.

We are seeing scammers instruct victims to move their money in several different ways:
🔹 Give the scammer identifying information so they can open a new account and transfer the victim’s funds into it.
🔹 Withdraw cash from an ATM and deposit it into a Bitcoin ATM.
🔹 Withdraw cash from an ATM and place it in a box that a supposed “courier” will come pick up.
🔹 And the latest variation we have seen: withdraw cash from the ATM, purchase gold, and place the gold in a box for a “courier” to collect.

🛑 Let us be very clear: Your bank is not going to ask you to do these things.

🛑 Real banks and legitimate government agencies, including agencies such as the FDIC or FBI, will NOT call you and tell you to move your money to a new, “secure,” or “protected” account.

🛑 Your bank may contact you about a suspicious transaction. They may call or text you to verify whether you made a particular purchase. But that is where it stops.

They will NOT tell you to withdraw your money, purchase Bitcoin, purchase gold, hand cash to a courier, or give your information to someone so they can “protect” your account.

If you receive one of these calls or texts:
🛑 STOP.
📵 HANG UP.
✅ VERIFY.
💰 PROTECT YOUR MONEY.

Check your banking app, call the phone number on the back of your bank card, or go directly to your bank.