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| Friday, January 18 | | · | Crime Prevention - Internet Scam - Jury Duty Scam |
| Monday, January 07 | | · | Crimes on Southeast End of Village |
| · | Menomonee Falls Neighborhood Watch Meeting |
| Wednesday, December 12 | | · | CRIME ALERT - Armed Robbery - Anchor Bank |
| Tuesday, November 27 | | · | CRIME ALERT - RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES |
| Thursday, November 22 | | · | Cyber Crime - Technology Crime Prevention |
| Wednesday, November 21 | | · | Neighborhood Watch - Starting in Menomonee Falls |
| Tuesday, November 20 | | · | SAFETY TIPS - School Safety |
| Sunday, November 18 | | · | Neighborhood Watch - Starting and Maintaining |
| · | Wisconsin's D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year |
| · | CRIME ALERT - Purse Snatching - Updated |
| Wednesday, November 14 | | · | CRIME PREVENTION - IRS Phishing Scam |
| Friday, November 09 | | · | CRIME ALERT - ROBBERY - Purse Snatching |
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Menomonee Falls Crime Alert
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IRS Scam Alert! |
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Internal Revenue Service Scam Alert!
With income tax filing time upon us, the Internal Revenue Service has issued the follow Scam Alerts:
THE I.R.S. DOES NOT INITIATE CONTACT WITH TAXPAYERS THROUGH E-MAIL!
A scheme in which a tax refund form is e-mailed, supposedly by the Taxpayer Advocate Service(a genuine and independent organization within the IRS which assists taxpayers with unresolved problems), is particularly blatant in the amount and type of information it requests. The top of the form tells the recipient that they are eligible for a tax refund for a specified amount. The form asks for name, address, and phone number and a substantial amount of financial information, such a bank account number, credit card number and expiration date, ATM PIN number and more. It also asks for mother’s maiden name (frequently used by many people as an account security password). At the bottom is a phony name and signature, claiming to be that of the Taxpayer Advocate. The implication is that the taxpayer must fill in and submit the form to receive a tax refund. In reality, taxpayers claim their tax refunds through filing of an annual tax return, not a separate application form.
A new e-mail scam claims to come from the IRS and the US Government for charitable contributions to victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. A link in the e-mail, when clicked, sends the e-mail recipients to a Web site that looks like the Official IRS Web site, but isn’t. They are then directed to click on a link that opens a donation form that asks for personal and financial information. The scammers can use that information to gain access to the e-mail recipients’
financial accounts. The IRS does not send e-mails to taxpayers soliciting contributions to a charitable cause.
In another recent scam, consumers receive a “Tax Avoidance Investigation” e-mail claiming to come from the IRS “Fraud Department” in which the recipient is asked to complete an
“investigation form,” for which there is a link contained in the e-mail, because of suspected fraud that the recipient may have committed. Delete this, and any other e-mails that appear to have come from the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service does not initiate contact with
taxpayer through e-mail!
The Internal Revenue Service does not initiate contact with taxpayer through e-mail!
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Posted by mfnw on Wednesday, February 03 @ 10:25:28 CST (2 reads)
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Suspicious Activity |
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The following suspicious activity took place on 01/25/2010 at about 4:30 p.m. at CarQuest, N86 W16300 Appleton Ave.
A single male black entered the store and asked questions about buying a tail lamp. He appeared to be distracted while speaking with the employee, as though he was not listening to the employee’s recommendation and advice.
At one point, he made some sort of signal with his hand above his head, at which time a second M/B entered the store and asked to use the bathroom. From the bathroom, the second M/B would have been able to see behind the counters (at the safe, registers, etc.).
An employee looked out the window and observed a third M/B standing in the parking lot looking around.
Once the second M/B exited the bathroom, he was observed looking at the registers and safe. The first M/B then said that he needed to go get change and to forget about the tail lamp.
All then left the area in a dark blue Volkswagen Jetta, unknown license plate number. Employees observed that all tail lamps were functioning on the car.
Suspect Descriptions: 1st to enter store – 600/185, “round head”, dark coat and knit hat, possibly bald, approximately 30 years, 2nd to enter store – 510/160, “baby faced”, 18-19 years old, large puffy jacket (dark colored), 3rd (did not enter store) – Blue jacket, back trim near pockets.
If you experience similar activity, contact MFPD as soon as it safe to do so. Please try to obtain license plate number and vehicle description, if possible.
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Posted by mfnw on Thursday, January 28 @ 08:54:04 CST (3 reads)
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Christmas Parade - Sunday November 29, 2009 |
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Come and join Menomonee Falls Neighborhood Watch in this year’s Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 29th.
We are group number 604 and will be meeting beforehand on Harrison Ave. south of Main St. in the parade staging area.
Please arrive before 4:00 PM, as the parade begins at 4:30 PM. No need to bring anything but yourselves and anyone that wants to join us!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving and hope to see you on Sunday!
Your Menomonee Falls Neighborhood Watch Board of Directors
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Posted by mfnw on Wednesday, November 25 @ 17:08:06 CST (14 reads)
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Phising Text Messages |
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Text messages are being received by customers and non-customers advising them that their debit card with Citizens Bank of Mukwonago has been suspended due to fraud. They are asked to call 1-800-821-4255 to reactivate their cards. If they do, they are prompted to enter their card number and other information which would allow the scammers access to their accounts. These messages are NOT being originated by Citizens Bank of Mukwonago.
Caution: Scammers may possibly use names of other financial institutions. Always contact your financial institution directly by using their listed phone numbers or in-person if you have any questions.
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Posted by mfnw on Wednesday, November 18 @ 15:20:09 CST (28 reads)
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Armed Robberies |
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ARMED ROBBERIES – MENOMONEE FALLS
Menomonee Falls has experienced two armed robberies within the past week. The first occurred on Tuesday, November 10th at around 7:56 PM at Papa Murphy’s Pizza located at W156 N5522 Pilgrim Road. The second occurred on Sunday, November 16th at around 7:53 PM at the Cousin’s north store.
It appears that the same suspects are responsible for both:
SUSPECT #1: Male, black, late teens to early 20’s, 5’ 6” to 5’ 8”, 160 lbs., black hair with corn rows Suspect was wearing a collared thin black down winter coat that had a black criss/cross pattern, dark faded jeans, black ski cap, and using a black material to mask his face.
SUSPECT #2: Male, black, late teens to early 20’s, 5’ 6” to 5’ 8”, 160 lbs., with light skin tone. Suspect was wearing a shiny smooth nylon coat with hood, baggy faded black jeans, and tan Timberland style boots. Possible name on “Kwan.”
In both incidents a witness made mention of the suspect(s) possibly pulling their shirts up over their face to mask it. In both robberies a black semi auto handgun was displayed and pointed at the victims. Also, the suspect with the gun makes a point of working the slide action of the gun to possibly chamber a round. In both incidents the suspects flee via the back door of the business. No vehicle has been seen in either robbery.
If you are approached by someone who is armed, please cooperate with their robbery demands. Try to obtain a good physical description, clothing, and any vehicle, along with the last known direction of travel. Call 911 immediately.
If you have any information about these robberies, please call the Menomonee Falls Police at 262-532-1700
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Posted by mfnw on Tuesday, November 17 @ 15:44:11 CST (28 reads)
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Criminal Damage to Property |
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The Menomonee Falls Police Department is actively investigating over 30 incidences of Criminal Damage to Property that occurred sometime between 5:00 PM on Friday, October 23rd and 5:00 AM on Saturday, October 24th. Thousands of dollars in damage was done to residential lawns by someone driving over them. The suspect(s) were possibly operating a small SUV type vehicle or a pickup truck. Germantown experienced a large number of similar incidences during the same time frame. Homes on the following streets were targeted: St. Thomas Drive, Prudence Drive, Joper Road, Terriwood Drive, Longwood Street, Stonewood drive, Pinewood Circle, Tamarack Trail, Hiddenmeadow Drive, Paseo Lane, Grand Avenue, and Cumberland Road.
If anyone has any information that would be helpful in this investigation, please call the Police Department at 262-532-1700 or Waukesha County CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-888-441-5505. Case number is 09-2484.
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Posted by mfnw on Thursday, October 29 @ 15:38:57 CDT (42 reads)
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Bank, Credit Union customers targeted in Phone Scam |
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Bank, credit union customers targeted in phone scam
By Paul Gores of
the Journal Sentinel
Customers of several banks and at least one credit union in southeastern Wisconsin are being targeted by "vishing" thieves - callers who try to trick people into giving them confidential financial information over the telephone.
Citizens Bank of Mukwonago, Park Bank in Milwaukee, Burlington's First Banking Center, Maritime Savings Bank and Educators Credit Union are among area financial institutions that have reported such calls since Saturday, said Debby Bartolerio, security officer for Citizens Bank of Mukwonago. The calls are catching people off guard because they are coming on their cell phones, she said.
The automated caller leaves a message on phones in the 414 and 262 area codes claiming to be from a financial institution's security department and warning that the customer's debit card has been compromised. It then prompts customers to reveal their account information.
"They are continuing," Bartolerio said Wednesday. "I had a customer call me this morning saying she received one last night at 10:30."
Bartolerio said she was unaware so far of anyone's information being used by the scammers for fraudulent activity.
"One of our customers did follow the initial instruction and press 1 and enter her debit card number. She was then asked to confirm it and starting thinking better of it and hung up and then immediately called and closed her card. So we haven't suffered any losses that we're aware of at this time, although I'm not sure we would know yet," Bartolerio said.
The vishing scam is similar to Internet "phishing" attacks in which thieves send out authentic-looking e-mails telling people there's been a problem with a financial account and that they should submit confidential information online to help resolve it. The "v" in vishing stands for the word voice.
The data then is used by scammers to tap bank accounts or make online purchases. The technology-savvy thieves mask their identities and are very difficult for authorities to catch.
Bartolerio said that in the current scam, caller ID typically shows the call coming from an "unknown" number.
"The information that I'm receiving is that it's an auto-dialer - that it's an automated voice that says your debit card or your credit union debit card has been suspended due to fraudulent activity, press 1 to reactivate your account," Bartolerio said.
The Wisconsin Bankers Association said no bank, credit union or legitimate business would call and request that a customer verify personal information such as PINs, account and card numbers or Social Security numbers over the phone. The bankers group said people can protect themselves when they get such calls by not responding immediately, and thinking first about why the bank would need information it already has.
Customers targeted by such scams should call the financial institution at the number listed in the phone book or on their monthly statement - not at a number provided by a caller.
"Most people have just hung up, although if they thought it was a legitimate call, I'm not sure they'd be reporting it to us yet," Bartolerio said. "Which is why I think it's important it gets out in the media - so they do call us."
The fraudulent calls can sound convincing and prey on people's tendency to act quickly to help resolve the issue. Two years ago over Thanksgiving weekend, a vishing campaign eventually traced to thieves in Spain placed about 40,000 calls in Manitowoc County and persuaded some customers of Manitowoc-based Bank First National to give up private data that allowed their accounts to be tapped.
Blocking vishing
No bank, credit union or legitimate business would call and request that a customer verify personal information such as PINs, account and card numbers or Social Security numbers over the phone.
People can protect themselves when they get such calls by not responding immediately.
Customers should call the financial institution at the number listed in the phone book or on their monthly statement - not at a number provided by a caller.
Source: Wisconsin Bankers Association
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Posted by mfnw on Thursday, October 29 @ 12:49:21 CDT (47 reads)
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AN URGENT CALL FOR YOUR OLD CELL PHONES |
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Menomonee Falls Neighborhood Watch (MFNW) has teamed up with the National Sheriffs’ Association, the National Association of Triads and the 911 Cell Phone Bank to help provide that critical link between law enforcement and someone in trouble. MFNW will collect used phones, no matter what condition they are in, and send them to the 911 Cell Phone Bank. In return, MFNW receives free, clean, working emergency cell phones that include an extra battery and charger. The refurbished phones will then be distributed, free of charge, to seniors and victims of abuse in our community. Your old cell phones can be dropped off at the Menomonee Falls Police Department Business Office, W156 N8480 Pilgrim Rd., Monday – Wednesday (8:00 am to 6:30 pm) and Thursday and Friday (8:00 am to 4:30 pm). Please visit www.911cellphonebank.org for more information.
Thank you!
Jim Kirchberger
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Posted by mfnw on Sunday, September 13 @ 20:54:53 CDT (64 reads)
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Census Cautions |
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2010 Census Cautions
by Susan Johnson - August 3, 2009 12:07 pm
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data. The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:
** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.
** Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census. While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, it will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations.
Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, they will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census.
Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Posted by mfnw on Sunday, August 30 @ 10:46:24 CDT (84 reads)
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Daytime Burglaries |
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Two daytime burglaries occurred on Wednesday, August 19th sometime between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Residences were located on the south end of Menomonee Falls, in the Creekwood Crossing Subdivision and on Bette Drive east of Pilgrim Rd. Entry to the homes was gained by forcing open the garage service door. These two burglaries, along with a third that occurred off of Mill Road about a week ago, are similar to those also taking place in New Berlin and Greenfield.
Those agencies have developed two possible suspect vehicles: 1990’s style Chevy Suburban or Tahoe, either silver, tan or champagne in color and a green or olive Jeep Cherokee. A suspect was also seen in New Berlin exiting one of the homes with a pillow case. He is described as male white in his early 20’s, 5”10” to 6’, medium build, with brown “buzz cut” style hair. Suspects have been selective in loot targeting: jewelry, prescription medications, and currency. Larger valuables have been untouched. Please report anything suspicious immediately to the police.
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Posted by mfnw on Thursday, August 20 @ 15:12:19 CDT (85 reads)
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Credit Card Scam |
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There is a large organized group traveling around the country with closed credit cards duping merchants into forcing authorizations into their terminals.
This is an old scheme that has been going on for years. Merchants should be aware that if you have a customer in front of you that claims he is having problems with their credit card and need to call "their bank" to "get straightened out" and then hands their cell phone over to the clerk, this is fraud. The person on the other side of the cell phone is an accomplice, not their bank. In some cases before the merchant runs the card through, they will do the same thing with the cell phone or they may just state that they are having problems with their card and here is "their authorization" number, again, this is fraud.
Part of the group is currently traveling through Oklahoma, Chicagoland, Milwaukee and St. Louis. They are driving around in a 2009 red Kia Sodona which is listed as stolen and rented through Enterprise.
All are coming out of the Atlanta area. In some cases, males are posing as females.
They were going to hit Apple stores and other electronic stores to purchase laptops, etc.
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Posted by mfnw on Sunday, August 09 @ 17:57:59 CDT (94 reads)
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Home Invasion Armed Robbery |
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On July 14, 2009 the Menomonee Falls Police Department responded to a report of a “Burglary at gunpoint” at a home on Evergreen Lane in the Village. The initial investigation showed a home invasion armed robbery had taken place. Sometime after 11:00 p.m., on July 13, 2009, multiple masked suspects entered an occupied residence on Evergreen Lane. At least one suspect was armed with a handgun. An occupant of the home woke up and confronted the subjects. That victim was attacked and beaten before all the occupants were tied up. The subjects then ransacked the residence and numerous items were taken. The victim assaulted is a 67 year old Asian male. He sustained multiple injuries and was taken to an area hospital where he remains in critical condition. No other family members sustained any injuries.
The suspects then fled the scene in an unknown vehicle and direction. Once the suspects had left, one resident was able to free herself and call police. Residents are asked to report any suspicious vehicles or persons they may see in their neighborhoods. The investigation is on going, but we are confident this residence was targeted for a specific reason and this was not a random act of violence in the Village. Our investigators will continue to work the scene gathering evidence. We encourage any citizens who may have knowledge of this crime to contact the Menomonee Falls Police Department, Special Investigation Bureau at 262-532-8700, and refer to case number 09-001617.
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Posted by mfnw on Wednesday, July 15 @ 10:08:03 CDT (113 reads)
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Forclosure Fraud |
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Buyer Beware: Tips from the FDIC on How to Protect Against Foreclosure Frauds, Easy Money Schemes and Other Costly Deals
Many people concerned about their mortgage, their job or their finances may be especially vulnerable to scams and other costly "fixes" for their problems. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation today issued a variety of tips to help consumers be on guard financially in the current economy. The advice was published in the Spring 2009 issue of FDIC Consumer News, the agency's quarterly newsletter for consumers.
Among the topics covered:
Our latest tips for protecting against foreclosure rescue and loan modification scams that target homeowners having difficulty making their monthly mortgage payments;
A warning about frauds promising easy money -- supposedly from the government's economic stimulus package or from lenders or employers -- but ending with the victims losing money instead;
Examples of financial services that sound good but may come with heavy fees, such as certain programs to cover overdrafts (bounced checks or other withdrawals that would deplete a bank account) and credit cards advertised to help repair a damaged credit history;
Potential risks and costs associated with blank "convenience checks" that credit card companies send to their customers offering a quick way to write a loan, pay bills or transfer another debt to their account; and
Why an advertised interest rate on a short-term certificate of deposit (CD) that is far above the competition could be a marketing ploy by a non-bank company trying to sell uninsured, long-term investments that may not be in the consumer's best interest.
The latest issue also notes that, on May 19, Congress extended the temporary federal deposit insurance limit of $250,000 per depositor through December 31, 2013. This is important news, especially for people who have or plan to place long-term deposits, because the insurance limit would have reverted back to $100,000 per depositor on January 1, 2010, if Congress did not authorize the extension.
Other timely articles describe the Obama Administration's program for lowering monthly mortgage payments through refinancing opportunities and loan modifications; various tips on shopping for a CD; and an FDIC legal opinion clarifying the deposit insurance coverage of a pre-paid card if the bank holding the money for the card fails.
The Spring 2009 issue can be read or printed at www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnspr09.
The goal of FDIC Consumer News is to deliver timely, reliable and innovative tips and information about financial matters, free of charge. Current and past issues, including special editions, are online at www.fdic.gov/consumernews.
There are two ways to subscribe to the quarterly FDIC Consumer News. To receive an e-mail about each new issue with links to stories, go to www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html. To receive the newsletter in the mail, free of charge, call the FDIC toll-free at 1-877-275-3342, send an e-mail to publicinfo@fdic.gov or write to the FDIC Public Information Center, 3501 North Fairfax Drive, Room E-1002, Arlington, VA 22226.
The FDIC encourages financial institutions, government agencies, consumer organizations, educators, the media and anyone else to help make the tips and information in FDIC Consumer News widely available. The publication may be reprinted in whole or in part without advance permission. Organizations also may link to or mention the FDIC Web site.
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Congress created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1933 to restore public confidence in the nation's banking system. The FDIC insures deposits at the nation's 8,246 banks and savings associations and it promotes the safety and soundness of these institutions by identifying, monitoring and addressing risks to which they are exposed. The FDIC receives no federal tax dollars – insured financial institutions fund its operations.
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Posted by mfnw on Tuesday, June 02 @ 11:04:47 CDT (179 reads)
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Block Watch of the Year Award |
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To all Menomonee Falls Block Watch members:
I am excited to inform you that our Block Watch was named Block Watch of the Year by the National Sheriff's Association! I told you at the January meeting that I had planned to nominate our great block watch for this prestigious award. I received a call today from the NSA that MFBW was chosen the best in the entire country! The NSA award is given out yearly to only one block watch and for 2009 it is us. They will be sending a letter confirming this to President Dennis Farrel and myself. Dennis will be invited to Ft. Lauderdale on June 23, 2009 to accept the award at the NSA annual conference. I will be on the Village Board agenda for June 1, 2009 to shout to the whole village how proud I am for this award and the hard work that each and everyone of you do. I will also be setting up some press event regarding this and we'll be featured in a National publication.
Thank you for your continued support of our community and police department.
Sincerely,
Chief Anna M. Ruzinski
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Posted by mfnw on Thursday, May 14 @ 14:46:14 CDT (169 reads)
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TEAM ELECTRONICS |
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Be on lookout for a business that sells electronics from the back of vans or SUV's all over Wisconsin. Sales are often made in parking lots and construction sites.
The business name is "TEAM ELECTRONICS" with an address in Rockford, IL
The particular salesperson they have identified is Harold T. Marks IV.
Also with him may be the owner Brian L. Fountaine
He/they may be operating a 93 GMC Safari van or SUV; possibly with the plate # 775LPL
The Village of Menomonee Falls requires a seller's permit to be obtained before sales. Please ask for valid permit or identification.
If this business or people are active in the Village of Menomonee, please contact the police department and/or Consumer Protection.
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Posted by mfnw on Thursday, March 12 @ 08:43:10 CDT (250 reads)
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CERT Training - Waukesha County |
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Waukesha County Emergency Management still has openings for participants interested in Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training.
This training is FREE and will be held March 6-8 at the Waukesha County Communications Center, 1621 Woodburn Rd. Waukesha.
Class times are as follows:
Friday, March 6th: 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, March 7th: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 8th: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Participants must attend all three days.
CERT training covers the following topics:
Disaster preparedness Medical treatment and triage Light search and rescue Fire safety and suppression Disaster psychology Terrorism awareness and hazardous materials Team organization.
The training will conclude with a full scale disaster exercise. All participants will receive free training materials including a student manual, duffel bag, hardhat, safety goggles, safety vest, and work gloves.
Thank you,
Linda Botts
Program Manager
SE WI Citizens and Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)
SE WI Medical Reserve Corps
1621 Woodburn Rd.
Waukesha, WI 53188
Phone: 262.446.5077
Fax: 262.548.7313
Email: Lbotts@waukeshacounty.gov
www.coadwi.org
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Posted by mfnw on Tuesday, March 03 @ 08:36:53 CST (212 reads)
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Scam Alert - Landmark Credit Union |
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Landmark Credit Union wanted to inform members about a new scam that has emerged in the Wisconsin area over the last day or two. Some members have received a text message from a company identifying themselves as "Credit Union Servicing National Center" stating that the member's ATM privileges have been suspended due to a suspected fraudulent or questionable transaction. The member is instructed to call 1-866-838-1258 to unblock their card. Once the member calls the number provided, they are instructed to give their card and PIN number for verification purposes. This is a classic "Information Capture" scam.
If you receive a suspicious text message alert, please be aware that Landmark would never ask for personal identifiers, card numbers, or account information via a text message, e-mail, or phone solicitation.
If you should receive one of these messages or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (262) 796-4500 or lcu@landmarkcu.com.
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Posted by mfnw on Thursday, February 26 @ 13:08:15 CST (248 reads)
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Graffiti/Vandalism in Village Centre |
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Sometime between January 23, 2009 and January 24, 2009, unknown persons spray painted graffiti on the rear of Colonial Plaza, and on a vehicle and trailer.
Black spray paint was used to write the following: “DABoyz”, “D.A.B.”, and “ally”.
MFPD has developed 3 possible juvenile suspects and the investigation is continuing.
Please contact the Menomonee Falls Police Department if you have any information that could assist officers with this investigation, or to report any suspicious activity.
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Posted by mfnw on Monday, February 23 @ 15:49:53 CST (235 reads)
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Vishing Attacks via Fraudulent Text Messages |
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Area banks have reported that they have been victims of "vishing attacks" via fraudulent text messages. Recipients of the text messages may or may not be a customer of the bank.
The text message is similar to the following:
BANK NAME
Subject:
ALERT
Dear BANK NAME member, your account with us is closed due to unusual activity, call us now at 1-800-*******.
When the number is dialed, a caller is prompted to enter their account information. Area banks are aware of the fraudulent text and are working to have the number disconnected.
Please remember, financial institutions will not ask for personal information in such a manner. If in doubt, call your bank's main phone number or stop in at your local bank branch.
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Posted by mfnw on Monday, February 23 @ 15:48:38 CST (205 reads)
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Cell Phone and Texting.......Good Advice |
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A lady has changed her habit of how she lists her names on her mobile phone after her handbag was stolen. Her handbag, which contained her cell phone, credit card, wallet... etc...was stolen. Twenty minutes later, when she called her hubby, from a pay phone telling him what had happened, hubby says "I received your text asking about our Pin number and I replied a little while ago."
When they rushed down to the bank, the bank staff told them all the money was already withdrawn. The thief had actually used the stolen cellphone to text 'hubby' in the contact list and got hold of the pin number. Within twenty minutes he had withdrawn all the money from their bank account.
Moral of the lesson: Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people in your contact list. Avoid using names like Home, Honey, Hubby, Sweetheart, Dad , Mom, etc..... And very importantly, when sensitive info is being asked through texts, CONFIRM by calling back!!
Also, when you're being texted by friends or family to meet them somewhere, be sure to call back to confirm that the message came from them. If you don't reach them, be very careful about going places to meet 'family and friends' who text you.
Along with that, if you have an entry called 'Home' with your actual home phone number it's not too hard to do a reverse lookup on the number to find the address. Now the robber has your home number, keys, AND address.
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Posted by mfnw on Monday, February 23 @ 15:46:09 CST (218 reads)
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SCAM ALERT - Counterfeit Rexnord Checks |
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Recently Counterfeit Checks drawn on the account of Rexnord Industries, Account #193457, have surfaced as part of a "Mystery Shopper" Scam. Letters have been mailed throughout the country to various payees. The checks appear to be the "Versa Check" format. There are three different dollar amounts...$4,260.00, $3,535.00, and $3,998.00.
The serial numbers being used begin as 4002 with 5 digits following. A sample of one of the checks is 400214037. This serial number is not consistent with the current serial numbers for that account. The check is accompanied with a letter appearing to come from "Rexnord Research Center" and the location is Canada.
If you do receive such a mailing, it is a scam and just discard it.
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Posted by mfnw on Monday, February 23 @ 15:43:24 CST (219 reads)
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Special Announcement Regarding the Snow and Ice Removal Ordinance |
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Sec. 90-67. Snow & Ice Removal
A. Responsibility of owner, occupant or other person in charge. The owner, occupant or person in charge of each and every building or structure or unoccupied lot in the village fronting or abutting any street shall clean or cause to be cleaned the sidewalk in front of or adjoining each such home, building or unoccupied lot, as the case may be, of snow or ice to the width of such sidewalk within 24 hours after cessation of each snowfall event, and shall cause the sidewalk to be kept clear from ice and snow, provided that when the ice has formed on any sidewalk so that it cannot be immediately removed, the persons referred to in this subsection shall keep the sidewalk sprinkled with salt or sand.
B. Removal by village. If snow or ice is not removed or sprinkled with salt or sand, etc., as required in subsection (a) of this section, the village manager or designee shall cause the same to be done and the cost entered on the next tax roll as a special charge against the benefited property pursuant to Wis. Stats. 66.0626
C. Obstructing public ways. No person in the course of removing snow or ice from any private property, shall cause or permit such snow or ice to be placed or left on any public way.
(Please do not push or blow snow onto the road.)
Section 90-67
Snow & Ice Removal 1st - $71.20
2nd - $140.50
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Posted by mfnw on Monday, December 08 @ 09:46:19 CST (280 reads)
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Child Enticement |
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The City of Pewaukee Police Department reports three young girls, between the ages of 5-8, were dropped off by their school bus a half block from their home.
They were approached by a white male in his 40's with a goatee or beard. He was approximately 5' 9", medium to stocky build, wearing a red shirt.
This male asked the girls, "Hey, you want to come in my truck?" and "Why don't you come closer?" The girls refused.
The truck is described as an older model silver Chevy truck with writing on the passenger side, unknown plate.
Please remind your children to be careful with strangers and report any incidents or suspicious activity to MFPD immediately, 262-532-1700.
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Posted by mfnw on Wednesday, October 08 @ 08:18:11 CDT (362 reads)
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Armed Robbery at Fashion Bug |
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On 09/25/08, an armed robbery occurred at Fashion Bug on County Line Rd. The suspect was a smaller white female, 5' 5", mole on left cheek, short black hair, wearing a black beanie cap, black sweatshirt and pants, white tennis shoes and armed with a silver semi-automatic, possibly 9 mm. She exited the rear of the store to a waiting vehicle, a black 2000 - 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix two door in good condition, with the driver's side tail light out. The Wisconsin plate had the last two numbers 24 or 42. Unknown description of driver of the vehicle. Case number 08-2586. If you see this vehicle, or have information about the suspect, contact MFPD immediately, 262-532-1700.
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Posted by mfnw on Wednesday, October 08 @ 08:07:42 CDT (376 reads)
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Daytime Residential Burglaries - Update with descriptions |
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ATTENTION RESIDENTS
DAYTIME BURGLARIES
IN MENOMONEE FALLS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
Recently there have been a rash of daytime burglaries occurring in the Village of Menomonee Falls, mostly south of Good Hope Rd. In particular, homes have been entered on Westwind Dr., Hummingbird Way, Parkway Dr., Ravenwood Dr., Overlook Dr., and Marcy Road. Items taken include electronics, jewelry, currency, coin collections, and prescription medication. Subjects most likely ring the front doorbell first to determine if anyone is home.
In Mequon, a homeowner answered the door and the suspect stated they were interested in a car for sale Homeowner had no car for sale (this is a ruse).
Possible Suspect Vehicle: Silver or light blue 2 tone mini van with tinted windows. Possible WI license plate of 741-MND. That plate lists to a 1996 Dodge Caravan.
Possible Suspects: 3 black males. One suspect is described as approx. 25 years old, 5' 10" tall, thin build, light (golden colored) skin with freckles, and light golden colored hair
If you should see the above subject(s) and/or vehicle, or if you have any information that could assist us with our investigation, you should immediately call the Menomonee Falls Police Department at 262-532-1700.
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Posted by mfnw on Wednesday, October 08 @ 08:03:57 CDT (343 reads)
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Daytime Residential Burglaries Notification |
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Recently there has been a rash of daytime residential burglaries occurring south of Good Hope Rd. in the Village of Menomonee Falls. In particular, homes have been entered on Westwind Dr., Hummingbird Way and Parkway Dr. Items taken were electronics, jewelry, currency and coin collections and prescription medication. Please be alert.
Call the police department immediately regarding any suspicious persons or vehicles in your neighborhood. Please notify your neighbors to do the same.
Read more regarding Reporting Suspicious Activity.
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Posted by mfnw on Tuesday, October 07 @ 08:33:42 CDT (348 reads)
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BIG PIG GIG VOLUNTEERS NEEDED |
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Anonymous writes "Neighborhood Watch is again volunteering to assist the Police Department at this year's Big Pig Gig.
Listed below are the time frames/locations that we need people.
The Chamber also has other opportunities to work
if you are not interested in traffic/pedestrian control.
Please email Jim Kirchberger at jkirchberger@menomonee-falls.org or call 262-532-8723 to volunteer.
The hours of the Big Pig Gig are: Fri: 4 pm - Midnight; Sat. 11am - midnight; Sun. Noon - 8 pm
Fri. 5:00pm - 12:00am
1 volunteer at Appleton / Mill to assist with pedestrian crossings
1 volunteer at Appleton / Garfield to assist with pedestrian crossings
2 volunteers to work the motorcycle parking lot
Volunteers can work the entire shift, or if we have enough we can split the shifts.
Sat. 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
1 volunteer at Appleton / Mill to assist with pedestrian crossings
1 volunteer at Appleton / Garfield to assist with pedestrian crossings
2 volunteers to work the motorcycle parking lot
Volunteers can work the entire shift, or if we have enough we can split the shifts.
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Posted by mfnw on Tuesday, September 09 @ 08:26:29 CDT (346 reads)
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CRIME ALERT - BIG PIG STATUES & LITTLE LEAGUE COMPLEX |
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THEFTS
Pig statues have been displayed at various locations throughout
Menomonee Falls to promote the up-coming Big Pig Gig. On Sunday, 08/31/08,
unknown actors took three of the pig statues from Main and Grand, Main and
Appleton and Appleton and St. Francis. The pigs were moved to an off-street area
and then loaded into the trunk of a light blue or grey small four door vehicle,
possibly a Honda or Toyota, with square tail lights. The suspects were white
males wearing baseball caps.
BURGLARY
Sometime just prior to 6:45
p.m. on Monday, 09/01/08, unknown actors burglarized and ransacked both
concession stand buildings at the Menomonee Falls Little League (MFLL) Complex, N64
W15200 Mill Rd. Considerable damage was done to both buildings and contents.
Loss value was over $3000. DNA, fingerprints and footwear impressions were
recovered as evidence.
Anyone with information on either of these cases
should contact the Menomonee Falls Police Department at 262-532-1700 or
CrimeStoppers at 1-888-441-5505
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Posted by mfnw on Tuesday, September 09 @ 08:18:37 CDT (514 reads)
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MFNW Silent Auction & Treasure Sale |
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Anonymous writes " Just a reminder not to miss the ...
MFNW 8th Annual SILENT AUCTION
& TREASURE SALE
Menomonee Falls Community Center
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th - Noon-3pm
Sponsored by the MFNW & MF Community Education & Recreation Department
SILENT AUCTION Items from the Brewers, Bucks, Packers, restaurants, & more!
Noon-3pm You will be contacted after the event if you have the winning bid. Payment/Pick-Up will be arranged. Cash or Check only. TREASURE SALE Featuring a variety of carefully screened, "gently used" items for sale. Furniture, books, jewelry, handbags, etc. Noon-3pm Cash and Carry - All Sales Final - Cash or Check Only. We will also have concessions and a bake sale!
PASS THE WORD ABOUT THIS GREAT EVENT TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!
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Posted by mfnw on Tuesday, September 09 @ 08:12:20 CDT (352 reads)
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Suspicious Activity - Germantown & Menomonee Falls |
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Local Missing Children |
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