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.

The Residents’ Council Safety-Security Committee table at the September 2023 Fruits of our Labor.

FBI Senior Fraud Update

The FBI is warning that scams targeting people over 60 are up by 84%. Last year, scammers took $3 billion from that group, more than all other age groups combined. Texts, romance scams, telephone “you won a cash prize” frauds, even elaborate swindles, with weeks or...

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Scam Season — Again!

Scam Season – Again! Spring break and tax time bring a rise in scams by telephone, text, email and “snail mail.” In the latest scams, bad guys seek your money, identity, and devices, according to authorities: • Texts from friends, federal agencies, Amazon, UPS, FedEx...

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Scam Alerts

Scam Alerts submitted by the Residents' Council Safety & Security Committee Scam Alerts are a series of short reminders about online, telephone and mail attempts to defraud you, take your money or steal your identifying and account information. Scam Alert: Malware How...

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