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Mesa Police Department Cons, Frauds & Scams
 
Distraction Crimes

Seniors have been the target for distraction crimes in the Mesa area in the last few months. Subjects are posing as Mesa city workers and approaching seniors in their home. The way the crime works is that one of the subjects draws the senior outside to discuss their water meter, the alleyway, or some other issue. While the senior is outside, another subject enters the senior's home to commit a burglary. You can help prevent this crime in the following ways:

  • Always ask for identification when someone approaches you at home. If you're in doubt, call their office to verify that they are City employees.

  • If you go outside with someone, lock your doors and windows -- don't give them an easy opportunity to enter your home.

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