Last Updated on October 12, 2023
The Safety & Security Committee informs and educates Charlestown residents on internal and external security and safety issues in consultation and collaboration with security staff and management.
AT&T Data Breach
Many of us at Charlestown have AT&T cell service. AT&T reported July 12 that hackers stole at least six months of 2022 phone records for almost everyone with AT&T service, about 95 million customers. AT&T said those whose data was taken would be notified. The US has...
Scam Alert, July 2024
Scam Alerts From the Residents' Council Safety & Security CommitteeA surge in cyber attacks continues: The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3.gov), which collects and analyzes public reports of internet crimes, received 880,418 cybercrime complaints in...
Dementia Safety Information Toolkit
Recently the Charlestown Safety/Security Committee held a meeting focusing on the safety of Charlestown independent living residents suffering from dementia. Bill Miller shared an excellent booklet on dementia safety information. Here is a copy of that toolkit.
Scam Alerts from the Residents’ Council Safety & Security Committee
1. Warning Graphic Pop Up
2. False EZPass toll claims
3. Texts About Deliveries that Can’t Be Made
To protect yourself from scams, always call or click on numbers and links you know are for the real organizations you trust. Never respond to a questionable email or text message directly.
October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The Safety Security Committee reminds you: Never give out personal information via text, email, social media or phone Do not share passwords or allow remote access to your devices Use two-factor authentication when you can, including cell text codes, facial or...