NYPD 20th Precinct

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

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

🚨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. ☎️💻

Be aware of scammers posing as law enforcement officers and demanding money. 👀

Taking a few preventive steps can help reduce your risk of becoming a victim. Be vigilant. Report any suspicious activity. 🚘

Never leave personal property unattended or forget items in public places. Keep valuables within sights, stay aware of your surroundings, and double-check before leaving any location.

Auto theft can happen anywhere, but taking a few simple precautions can help protect your vehicle. Below are some helpful tips to reduce your chances of becoming a victim:

⚠️SCAM ALERT⚠️ If you receive a suspicious phone call claiming to be from your bank, hang up immediately. Scammers can spoof phone numbers to make it appear legitimate.

Recently, our officers had the opportunity to speak with students at one of our local high schools. 🏫 The presentation focused on the everyday life of a police officer 👮-from the journey joining law enforcement, to life on and off duty.

Your safety starts at home. Stay alert, stay prepared. 🏠🔐

📭Be cautious when leaving outgoing mail in your mailbox, especially overnight. Mailbox fishing is a common tactic thieves use to steal checks and sensitive information. ✉️

📦Package theft happens fast-here are some helpful tips:

Protect your vehicle and avoid becoming a victim. Follow these steps below:

Protect your benefits! Secure your EBT card, freeze it when not in use, and stay alert for scams. Don't become a victim-stay one step ahead. 🪪⚠️

If you get a text saying "Enforcement Action Initiated," it’s a SCAM! ❌ Do not click ❌ Do not scan ❌ Do not pay Report and block the sender.

Thank you to @NYPDchaplains Imam Tahir Kukiqi for addressing our third platoon roll call this afternoon!

Our 20th Precinct Youth Officers, PO Livingston & PO Rodriguez, were guests at The Mickey Mantle School's "Mystery Reader Day" where they read to the kids, handed out gift bags, and swore them in as honorary police officers--badges and all!

Protect your ride.🚘Don't become an easy target! Follow these tips to safeguard your vehicle:

Whenever you go to the gym, secure your belongings and always lock your locker. Don't give thieves an easy opportunity. 💪🔒

Be on the lookout for both old and new scams. Fraudsters are constantly changing their tactics-stay alert, verify before you act, and never share personal or financial information with unknown sources. ☎️💳💻