VOP Spring/Summer 2016

Orland Park Senior Card I would like to be contacted/informed about upcoming senior events/programs and alerts in Orland Park. Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone:_ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mail to: Village of Orland Park, Village Hall, Office of Mayor McLaughlin, 14700 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462 The Orland Park Police Department reminds residents to take these precautions to prevent crime in our neighborhoods. Area Seniors: Don’t become a victim of Phone Solicitation Scams IF YOU RECEIVE AN UNSOLICITED CALL: • Remember, you did not ask to be called. DO NOT get pressured into accepting an offer. • It’s OK to say “No thank you!” and hang up. • Ask them not to call again. • Request written literature about an offer before making a decision. Be leery of those that can’t provide the requested information. • Be careful of offers that are about to expire or are for a limited time only. These tactics are aimed at pressuring you. • NEVER send in money as a condition of picking up a prize. Remember, if it’s free – it’s FREE. Never give credit card numbers, social security numbers or bank account information to people you don’t know. Report all suspicious requests to police. Take your time and do your homework. Always follow your “gut” instinct. Prevent Ruse Burglaries Senior citizens have been a target when it comes to ruse burglaries. Ruse burglaries can be prevented by being alert at all times. Residents are encouraged to keep doors locked even if outside to garden or on your property. Never allow strangers into the home. Orland Park residents should never allow anyone access to their homes without an appointment and verifying the person’s identity with his/her employee beforehand. Village of Orland Park employees wear photo identification cards and residents should call the village department to confirm an employee’s identity. Residents are strongly encouraged to call other utility companies to confirmemployees’ identities before letting workers into their homes. Safety senior life

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