SAFETY All vehicles, including golf carts, must obey all stop signs and the 20 mph speed limit throughout Lake Ashton. Drivers, watch for pedestrians at all times. Obeying posted speed limit and traffic signs can help avert a potential tragedy. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH By Fay Wood, NW Chief Tips to Protect Your Personal Information (Courtesy of Consumer Affairs) The best protection against identity theft is to carefully protect your personal information. • Do not share personal information over the phone, through the mail, or over the internet unless you initiated the contact or know the person. Be s u sp i c i ou s i f someone con t a c t s you unexpectedly online and asks for personal information. •Only open e-mails that look like they are from people or organizations you know, and even then, be cautious. •Don’t give out valuable personal information; Social Security numbers, financial account information and driver’s license number should be kept confidential. •Shred old receipts, account statements, and unused credit card offers. •Choose PINs and passwords that would be difficult to guess. Don’t use easily identifiable information like mother’s name, birth dates, the last four digits of your social security number, or phone numbers. •Pay attention to billing cycles and account statements. •Obtain your free credit report annually and review your credit history. CITIZENS ASSISTED PATROL (CAP) By Mike Weissberg Citizens Assisted Patrol (CAP) is always looking for more volunteers to patrol the streets. Come help be the eyes, ears, and presence for the Sheriff’s department. Patrols are once a week for two hours. Applications are available in the Clubhouse and HFC. For more information contact Mike Weissberg at 863-324-3541 (please leave a message). Pictured at left: Lake Aston CAP members attend a volunteers luncheon on May 3. 20
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