Inspector Candida Pun-Sullivan, Commanding Officer. The official Twitter of the 20th Precinct. User policy: on.nyc.gov/2FDGya2
120 West 82nd Street, New York
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NYPD 20th Precinct retweeted
Recently, PBMN hosted our first annual PAR-TEA!
Young girls joined our officers and partners from @MothersSaveNYC, @warm_nyc, @ManhattanDA, & @PALNewYork for tea, treats & conversations about leadership and opportunity.
Building confidence and inspiring the next generation.
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🚨Don't get scammed! If someone claiming to be your bank calls unexpectedly, hang up. Never provide personal or banking information over the phone. Call your bank back using the official number on your card or statement. 📞🔒
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🚨Don't become a target! Keep valuables secure, avoid back pockets, stay alert in crowded areas, and keep bags zipped and close to you. Stay safe!
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🚨 Business Owners: Don't become an easy target! Follow the safety tips below to help prevent your business from becoming a victim of burglary. 🔐🏪
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Our Crime Prevention Officer recently visited a local senior center to share scam prevention tips and personal safety techniques to help keep our older adults informed, safe, and protected.
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Don't become an easy target! Always lock your vehicle, take your keys with you, and never leave valuables inside, especially overnight. Below are some simple steps that can help prevent you from becoming a victim. 🔒🚗
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✅Recently, our Crime Prevention Officer visited one of our local supermarkets to alert community members about EBT scams and share tips on how to protect themselves from becoming victims. Stay alert, protect your information, and don't share your PIN! 🪪👀
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🚨Protect your vehicle from catalytic converter theft, below are some ways to prevent becoming a victim of such crime:
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🚨EBT Card Scam Awareness 🚨
Protect your benefits. Never share your EBT card number, PIN, or personal information with anyone who contacts you unexpectedly. Scammers may pretend to be from a government agency or ask you to "verify" your account. Stay alert!
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NYPD 20th Precinct retweeted
As e-bike and e-scooter use continues to grow, so do serious crashes that involve these devices:
- Know the rules:
▪ Max speed 15 MPH
▪ Riders must be 16 or older
▪ No sidewalk riding
▪ Obey traffic signals
Ride Smart, Ride Legal, Ride Safely #VisionZero
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Stay alert while making deliveries, trust your instincts, and avoid displaying valuables. Never leave delivery bike unattended and unchained. Always use a strong lock and secure your bike to a fixed object. Don't make it an easy target for thieves! 🔒🚲
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💎Jewelry Scam Alert💎
Don't be fooled by "too good to be true" deals from strangers selling jewelry. Buy only from reputable jewelers, ask for proof of authenticity, and never let high-pressure sales rush your decision.
Stay alert. Stay safe.
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Parents: Before buying an e-bike or e-scooter ONLINE, Make sure it's legal to ride in NYC.
▪ Many high-speed devices sold online are NOT street legal and maybe subject to seizure.
▪ Riders under 16 years are prohibited to ride e-bikes and e-scooters. #VisionZero
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🚨Don't let scammers fool you. Banks will not contact you unexpectedly to ask for your password, PIN, or one-time security code. If you receive a suspicious call or text, ignore it and verify the request by contacting your bank directly. ☎️💻
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Taking a few preventive steps can help reduce your risk of becoming a victim. Be vigilant. Report any suspicious activity. 🚘
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