[PRL] Fwd: SAFENET ADVISORY - LARCENY SCHEME

[Matthias Felleisen]

Well, NU got it, too. -- Matthias


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> From: NU_-_Announcement at neu.edu
> Date: May 16, 2005 7:17:18 AM EDT
> To: M.Felleisen at neu.edu
> Subject: SAFENET ADVISORY - LARCENY SCHEME

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>
> (Embedded image moved to file: pic29757.gif)Public Safety Division
> SAFEnet Advisory
>
>                     *** RECENT LARCENY SCHEME TREND ***
>
> On several occasions in recent weeks staff received phone calls from 
> people
> claiming to be from delivery services and asking them to come out of 
> their
> offices and meet them downstairs.  Staff who left their offices found 
> no
> one at the door and on returning found a theft had occurred at their 
> office
> . At first, staff members believe the call is legitimate. The male 
> caller
> claimed to be from a delivery service, i.e. UPS, or that they needed 
> staff
> to retrieve a piece of mail that had been mistakenly delivered to the 
> wrong
> location.  This scenario or versions of it have happened more than 
> once and
> may be connected. There is never a need to leave your office to sign 
> for,
> or accept a delivery.  Since this scenario has occurred more than 
> once, we
> feel the incidents are connected.
>
> This is a reminder that all deliveries are made directly to offices. If
> someone should contact you with such a request give them directions to 
> your
> office.  Do not leave your office unattended and unsecured for any 
> reason
> at any time.
>
> IF YOU GETA SIMILAR CALL CONTACT THE NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY POLICE AT 
> 3333
> .  Delay in contacting us may allow individual(s) to leave the area 
> prior
> to the officers' arrival and prevent us from determining if they have
> legitimate business on campus.
>
>
> Faculty and staff are strongly encouraged not to leave their offices
> unlocked and unattended even for just a moment to go for a cup of 
> coffee or
> to the restroom.  Personal items such as laptops, calculators,
> purses/handbags, wallets, briefcases and bookbags are prime targets for
> thieves.  We recommend you secure these items in a locked drawer or 
> cabinet
> when not being used.
>
> OBSERVE SOMEONE ACTING SUSPICIOUSLY? HERE IS WHAT TO DO
> If you observe a suspicious person in your office or wandering in the
> building contact the Northeastern University Police immediately by 
> calling
> extension 3333.  Delay in contacting us may allow individuals to leave 
> the
> area.
>
> WHAT IS CONSIDERED SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR?
> The following are some examples of past activity we would encourage
> faculty, staff or students to report to the police.
>
> *A person enters your office and you sense they have no legitimate 
> business
> on campus and attempt to solicit information, asks you to purchase
> something (remember if it sounds too good to be true, it probably 
> is),or
> give you a "gift" i.e. flowers.
>
> *You are approached by an individual(s) who claims they are having car
> trouble and need your financial assistance.
>
> *You observe someone loitering around you office or building who is
> unfamiliar and you
> sense they don't belong.
>
> *A person approaches or telephones you and asks for you help in 
> locating a
> lost
>  child, vehicle or personal items.
>
> *You observe someone sleeping in the building who looks unfamiliar and 
> you
> sense they don't belong.
>
> *You observe someone in a lab who appears unfamiliar with the area and 
> you
> sense they don't belong.
>
> When presented with any of the above situations or similar ones 
> contact us
> immediately by dialing 3333.  We encourage you to offer our services to
> anyone in distress or in need of assistance. If your offer to contact 
> the
> University Police is met with resistance contact us without delay.
>
> Thank you
>
>
>                                     ***
>
> If you have questions or concerns on personal safety or physical 
> security,
> feel free to contact the Public Safety Division's Crime Prevention 
> Unit at
> extension 2696.
>
>                         "Your Safety Is Our Reward"
>
>
>                  Northeastern University Police Department
>                       Routine Business: 617-373-2121
>              Police - Fire - Medical Emergencies: 617-373-3333
>        Public Safety Division - Administration Offices: 617-373-2696
>                http://www.publicsafety.neu.edu/welcome.html
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