Crime Watch Alert - February 15, 2024

The Crafton Police Department took a report on 2-15-2024 regarding a resident who received two checks from the United States Treasury dated for 2-09-2024. The checks were payable to the resident in the amount of $43 each and were for “tax refunds” from 2019 and 2021. The resident was advised by his bank that these checks were fraudulent. There is a QR code on the checks as well and it is suggested to NOT scan this code.

The following link was a news story on WPXI just last night regarding the same scam in another jurisdiction. It is worth the read…

https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/local-woman-warns-others-about-potentially-fraudulent-tax-refund-checks-us-treasury/AUCPD6CXHBAOHCPZ52JUS23NWU/

Crafton PD is also looking for two people to be crime watch coordinators. If you are interested in being a coordinator, please contact the office at 412-921-2016.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR VEHICLES UNLOCKED OR LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR VEHICLE.

ALWAYS REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY AND/OR PEOPLE IMMEDIATELY TO 911.

Make sure to follow the Crafton Police Department on Facebook for the most up to date information.

Crafton Police Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064864351213

Crime Watch Thread: https://www.craftonborough.com/crafton-crime-watch