Survey on Financial Crime in Vestavia

This month, we did an in-depth story on financial crime and identity theft and how law enforcement agencies ranging from the Vestavia Hills Police Department to the United States Secret Service combat the issue on a united front. [Revisit the story here.] We want to hear from you about your experiences with financial crime, what precautions you take and what you want to know. Take a moment to fill out our survey and stay tuned for the results.

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* 1. Have you ever reported a financial crime or instance of identity theft in Vestavia Hills or Jefferson County?

Once

More than once

Never

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* 2. How do you usually hear about scams or financial crime?

Vestavia Hills Police Department

Friends or family

Facebook

News outlets

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What protective measures do you take to try to ensure you aren't a victim of financial crime?

I check on my finances regularly to make sure I don't see anything suspicious.

I don't use debit cards at places like fuel pumps, where bank information is easily compromised.

I don't answer calls, emails and text messages that appear to be scams.

I keep my cards, financial documents and other important information in a secure location where others cannot access them.

I would like to know more.

I don't take any protective measures.

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* 4. Do you know what to do if identify theft or financial crime happens?

Yes, I know what to do.

No, I don't know.

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* 5. What would you do in the event of ID theft or financial crime?

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* 6. How safe do you feel your finances, identity and important documents are in Vestavia or in Jefferson County?

Very safe

Somewhat safe

I'm not sure

Somewhat unsafe

Unsafe

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* 7. What kind of scams have you seen in the last two years?

Email phishing scams

A card skimmer

A suspicious utility call requesting money

Suspicious bank activity

No scams

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* 1. Have you ever reported a financial crime or instance of identity theft in Vestavia Hills or Jefferson County?

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* 2. How do you usually hear about scams or financial crime?

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* 3. What protective measures do you take to try to ensure you aren't a victim of financial crime?

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* 4. Do you know what to do if identify theft or financial crime happens?

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* 5. What would you do in the event of ID theft or financial crime?

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* 6. How safe do you feel your finances, identity and important documents are in Vestavia or in Jefferson County?

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* 7. What kind of scams have you seen in the last two years?

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