Scam Alerts
The Town of Groton Police Department would like to remind the public that our agency does not participate in any fund raising efforts to benefit this police department monetarily nor does it partner with private entities who solicit funds, services or property on behalf of this police department.
Please contact the Detective Division at (860) 441-6716 with solicitor information should you receive a solicitor contact by telephone or in person seeking funds for the Town of Groton Police Department so that we may address the issue further.
There are several federal agencies which keep information on current and ever evolving Scams and Fraud Schemes. For additional information about these ongoing issues please see the following:
- On the Internet – FBI
- Common Fraud Schemes – FBI
- IRS Tax Scams – Consumer Alerts
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Frauds, Scams and Alerts Guides
- FTC Computer Security Tips
- U.S. Secret Service (Know Your Money)– A guide to security features found on U.S. currency
- U.S. Currency Education Program-Learn how to authenticate your money.
Internet/Computer Safety
Technology allows wealth of information to be brought directly to your computer. Unfortunately, this same technology has also made it possible for people to exploit and negatively influence children. The Special Services Division is well aware of child exploitation and the use of technology to further these activities. Investigators have received specialized training in computer crimes against children and have successfully investigated such cases.
We realize that parents and caregivers may have many questions involving this subject with regards to their own children and situations. We welcome your calls and questions and will strive to answer or find the answers to those questions. What follows is a list of helpful resources that may answer questions you have regarding computer safety. These links provide a vast amount of information that will help you provide a safer “online” environment for your child.
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- Common Sense Media
- The Children’s Partnership
- NetSmartz
- NetFamilyNews
- Federal Trade Commission – Computers and the Internet
