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Public Service Message from Centennial Police Chief Mork A new analysis from the Federal Trade Commission shows that bogus bank fraud warnings were the most common form of text message scam reported to the agency, and that many of the most common text scams impersonate well- known businesses. In a newly issued data spotlight, the FTC ranks the top five types of text message scam reported in 2022, with examples of each showing the ways that scammers craft messages designed to deceive consumers. Consumers reported losing $330 million to text message scams in 2022, more than doubling what was reported in 2021. The analysis looked at a random sample of 1,000 text messages reported to the FTC, finding that fake bank security messages, often supposedly from large banks like Bank of America and Wells Fargo, were the most common type. These texts are designed to create a sense of urgency, often by asking people to verify a large transaction they did not make. Those who respond are connected to a fake bank representative. Reports of texts impersonating banks have increased nearly twentyfold since 2019. After bank impersonation, the most frequently reported text scams were messages claiming to offer a free gift, often from a cell phone carrier or retailer; fake claims of package delivery issues from the USPS, UPS, or FedEx; phony job offers for things like mystery shopping and car wrapping; and bogus Amazon security alerts. CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT WeÓre Hiring WeÓre hiring! Click here for more info, or to apply: https://www.centennialfire.org/services-2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Block 7 Property (Downtown) Lennar has submitted some conceptual sketches of various townhome layouts for Block 7, with a variety of products (home styles). The proposal is similar to previous proposals, in terms of layout and density. Lennar will be presenting preliminary plans at the July Planning and Zoning Commission. Another developer is expected to present a concept plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their th July 10 meeting. stnd Old Mill Estates 1 and 2 Additions The developerÓs contractor recently met with city staff to review some of the punch list items. We expect completion of these items in the coming weeks. Recently there was a problem with the drain tile from construction vehicles running over the cleanouts. The drain tile repair work has been completed. A trail and sidewalk quote will be provided by the end of the week. The existing sidewalk is still cracked from construction vehicles, and we are working with the developer on a resolution. Centerville Storage The facility is now open for business. The developer has made progress to address drainage issues along the north side of the facility and will continue to work on minor clean-up items.