Chiefs Gouge Vol 37 Holiday Scams #brooklyncenterpolice #brooklyncentermn #askquestions #policing
Friday, December 12, 2025
Holiday season scam prevention
Online shopping safety
Phishing and smishing awareness
Charity donation verification
Gift card payment scams
Areas of Interest (2)
- Local police chief issues holiday warning regarding surge in retail and charity scams.
- Brooklyn Center PD outlines specific red flags for residents to prevent financial fraud this holiday season.
Notable Quotes (2)
No legitimate business or agency will ask for your passwords or full credit card numbers.
Fraud preventionAdvising residents on how to identify suspicious communication.
If someone is asking you to pay with gift cards, it's almost always a scam.
Fraud preventionHighlighting common tactics used by scammers during the holidays.
People (1)
Garrett FuzzenChiefChief of Police for Brooklyn Center providing community safety updates.
2 quotes
Chief of Police for Brooklyn Center providing community safety updates.
“No legitimate business or agency will ask for your passwords or full credit card numbers.”
Warning about phishing and credential theft.
“If someone is asking you to pay with gift cards, it's almost always a scam.”
Advising against fraudulent payment methods.
Places Mentioned
Brooklyn Center
Events & Meetings (1)
- Weekly Chief Scout update session