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 Power Against Fraud is a crime prevention program of of the District Attorney's Office and the Community to Prevent Financial Exploitation.
Did you know...
>> Over 11.1 million people were victims of Identity Theft last year?
>> ID Theft cost business and consumers $54 billion in 2009.
>> Eight million phishing emails are sent daily.
Watch the Power Against Fraud video for what to watch out for and helpful tips to make your information less vulnerable.
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 DA Forms New Unit to Fight Elder Abuse
In early 2010 Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey launched the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit in response to the changing demographics of Jefferson County and the need for vigorous prosecution of crimes that are perpetrated against the elderly. The Elder Abuse Unit is the only one of its kind in the State of Colorado and is leading the charge in this type of prosecution. Working closely with local law enforcement agencies, Adult Protective Services, private organizations and professional communities the Elder Abuse Unit locates and holds accountable those who commit these crimes. |
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 WARNING: Phishing Season Opens
In the last few days several people have called the District Attorney’s Office to report that they have received disturbing automated phone calls alleging to be from their bank or credit union. Read about it. |
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Friends Around Me??
A new social network application called “Friends Around Me” comes with features that are very attractive to kids. The application is designed for the iPhone and iPad. It combines the function of Facebook and Twitter and allows those using the site to pinpoint the precise physical location of others using the site.
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 Boys & Girls Club Coming to Jefferson County
A task force of civic and community leaders, headed by District Attorney Scott Storey, started work to bring the first Boys and Girls Club to Jefferson County in 2007.
O’Connell Middle School in Lakewood is the proposed home of this partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, Jeffco Public Schools, government officials, and community and business leaders.
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 Cell Phones for Seniors
The District Attorney and the TRIAD are offering free cell phones to seniors for emergency use. The phones are programmed to dial only 911 but can be a valuable resource for many older adults.
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 New Family Violence Unit
The District Attorney’s Family Violence Unit was created to serve victims of domestic violence and streamline the prosecution process.
More information.
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Recovery Court: Jefferson County has joined the national movement towards a successful justice strategy for dealing with drug dependent offenders and their impact on our communities. Recovery courts, also called drug courts, can quickly identify the chemically dependent and actively intervene to break the cycle of substance abuse, addiction and crime. |
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 TRIAD in the First Judicial District
Triad is a partnership between those in the criminal justice system, community groups and volunteer senior citizens. TRIAD's purpose is to develop and implement crime prevention and education programs for older adults. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Arvada Estates, 7175 Kipling Street. Everyone is invited! |
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 Economic crime hurts YOU!
It can take hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to clean up the wreckage caused by identity theft and other economic crimes. The District Attorney's Economic Crime Unit specializes in education and prosecution.
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 Internet Safety and Investigations
The Jefferson and Gilpin County District Attorney's Child Sex Offender Internet Investigation (CSOII) Program combines strict enforcement with prevention through education. Through the Internet Safety Program, internet safety training has been given to over 5,000 kids. The program is valuable for parent groups as well, and has been modified for kids and adults of all ages.
You can now contact Cheezo or the CSOII Unit via email . . .
Send your email to Cheezo@jeffco.us. Please contact Cheezo or the Child Internet Investigations Sex Offender Unit for any of the following:
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Suspected Internet predators situations involving children only
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Child pornography
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Requesting an Internet safety presentation
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Questions from children on Internet and cell phone safety issues
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Valuable tips and online sites for children
Please leave your name, the law enforcement jurisdiction you reside in and a phone number when you send an email. |
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For the Spanish-speaking Community:
The District Attorney's Office is committed to protecting all children who access the Internet. We now provide some of our literature in Spanish and can provide a Spanish-speaking interpreter at Internet safety presentations for kids and parents. For more information, contact Leticia Gutierrez at 303-271-6770.
Para la comunidad Hispano hablante:
La Oficina Fiscal del Distrito está comprometida a proteger a todos los niños que tienen acceso a la Internet, ya sea a través de computadora o de su teléfono celular móvil. Ahora proporcionamos algo de nuestra literatura en Español y podemos proporcionar a un intérprete en las presentaciones de Seguridad de la Internet para los niños y los padres. Para más información, contacte a Leticia Gutierrez al 303-271-6770.
Consejos de Seguridad:
Consejos de Seguridad para la Internet y Teléfonos Celulares haz clic aquí.
Consejos para Myspace y otros sitios similares haz clic aquí. |
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