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The Grandparent Scam continued
SECURITY
Newsletter 7 October 2015
What to do if you have been
VIctimized?
The financial losses in these cases - while they can be substantial for an individual, usually several thousand
dollars per victim - typically don’t meet the FBI’s financial thresholds for opening an investigation.
We recommend contacting your local authorities or state consumer protection agency if you think you’ve been
also suggest you file a complaint with IC3, which not only forwards complaints to the appropriate
agencies, but also collates and analyzes the data - looking for common threads that link complaints and help
identify the culprits.
And, our advice to avoid being victimized in the first place:
• Resist the pressure to act quickly.
• Try to contact your grandchild or another familymember to determinewhether or not the call is legitimate.
• Never wire money based on a request made over the phone or in an e-mail...especially overseas. Wiring
money is like giving cash—once you send it, you can’t get it back.
Please do not hesitate to contact Frenchman’s Creek Security if you have any questions or for advice about the
Grandparent Scam at (561) 622-7800.
SILOMED UPDATE
The SiloMed program is included in your POA dues, with no additional costs to the residents. SiloMed technical
support has sent you an email containing all the information needed to register including your username and
password.
If you are unable to locate the login information in your email inbox, please contact Frenchman’s Creek Security
who will ensure you receive the necessary information. SiloMed personnel will contact you by phone and assist
you step by step in the registration process.
We encourage all residents to actively participate in the SiloMed program. Please feel free to contact
Frenchman’s Creek Security at (561) 622-7800, should you need assistance with setting up your subscription
to this program.