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BOSTON UNIVERSITY POLICE CRIME ALERT: FRAUD WARNING 11/21/2023 Please find information below regarding recent fraudulent activity that has occurred on the Charles River Campus. There have been several concerning incidents in our community recently which we want to bring to your attention: Incident #1 On 11/18/2023 a student reported that they received a telephone call from an unknown individual who purported to be a Chinese Police official and represented "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services." The student was told they were being investigated for a crime and needed to pay a sum of money for the matter to be resolved. They demanded the money be wired to a bank in Hong Kong. Incident #2 On 11/17/2023 a student reported to BUPD they were contacted over Instagram by an unknown person for a job opportunity. The suspect sent the student a fraudulent check and asked for money in return which was sent before the check could clear. Incident #3 On 11/11/2023 a student reported that they received a telephone call from an unknown individual who purported to be a Chinese Police official. The student was told they were being investigated for "defrauding Chinese citizens" and needed to pay a sum of money for the matter to be resolved. They demanded the money be wired. Advice: We urge all members of our community to be vigilant against theft and fraud. Please take a moment to consider the possibility that a situation may be a scam or a fraud. Police will NEVER ask for payment to resolve a criminal matter. Most schemes are designed to capitalize on a fear of not cooperating with government authorities and many seem to target the Asian community. We remind students that they should not enter into any financial transactions with unknown people online. How to Report. BU Police 617-353-2121. If you are off campus, call 9-1-1. If you are unsure if a communication is a fraud, you may call the BUPD for advice anytime. You can also reach BUPD by texting the word ‘BU' to (847411). We welcome your messages and inquiries at any time. You may also report phishing and potentially fraudulent emails to abuse@bu.edu. Examples of phishing messages can be found at the BU Information Security's Phish Bowl site https://www.bu.edu/tech/support/information-security/bus-phish-bowl/ . Please note that the University will never ask you for your password or to “click a link to verify your email address or identity” no matter how convincing the email may appear. Below are some useful tips provided to consumers by the Federal Trade Commission. Sign up for free scam alerts from the FTC at https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams to get the latest tips and advice about scams sent right to your inbox. Signs that Someone May be Attempting to Scam You - You receive a call, message, or email unexpectedly from someone claiming to be from a company, bank, government agency, or law enforcement entity. - The caller claims that someone is using your identity, owe money, someone in your family has had an emergency or is in trouble, or says you are involved in a crime. - You are told you need to prove your innocence. - You are threatened with legal action, arrest, or deportation. - You are told that you must pay a fee, fine, bond or bail money to resolve a criminal matter. - You are told not to speak to anyone. - You are told to keep your camera on all the time as you are under surveillance. - You are asked for personal information, such as your passport details, date of birth or bank information. - You are asked to pay through cryptocurrency, money wires, payment app, or gift cards. - You are sent a check and asked to deposit it before sending the money back. How to Protect Yourself from Falling Victim to a Scam/Fraud Attempt - Safety First. If you are concerned for your safety, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or the Boston University Police at 617-353-2121. - Don't Answer / Just Hang up. If you answer the phone and hear a recorded sales pitch, hang up and report it to the FTC. These calls are illegal, and often the products are bogus. Do not press one to speak to a person or to be taken off the list. That could lead to more calls. Better yet don't answer telephone calls from people you don't know. - Don't be pressured. Scammers often threaten you and pressure you to prove your innocence. Hang up and don't respond. - Talk to someone. Before you give money or personal information, talk to someone you trust. Con artists want you to make decisions in a hurry. They might even threaten you. Slow down, check out the story, do an online search, consult an expert - or just tell a friend. - Get others involved. If someone tells you that you are being investigated, speak to the local police, the Boston University Police, a parent, or a trusted friend. - Spot imposters. Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, a family member, a charity, or a company whom you do business. Do not send money or give out personal information in response to an unexpected request - whether it comes as a text, a phone call, or an email. - Google it. Type a company or product name into your favorite search engine with words like “review,” “complaint” or “scam.” Search for a phrase that describes your situation, like “IRS call.” You can even search for phone numbers to see if other people have reported them as scams. - Do not believe your caller ID. Technology makes it easy for scammers to fake caller ID information, so the name and number you see are not always real. If someone calls asking for money or personal information, hang up. If you think the caller might be telling the truth, call back to a number you know is genuine. - Do not pay upfront for a promise. Someone might ask you to pay in advance for things like debt relief, credit and loan offers, mortgage assistance, or a job. They might even say you have won a prize, but first you have to pay taxes or fees. If you do, they will probably take the money and disappear. - Consider how you pay. Credit cards have significant fraud protection built in, but some payment methods do not. Wiring money through services like Western Union or MoneyGram is risky because it is nearly impossible to get your money back. That's also true of cards (like MoneyPak or Reloadit) and gift cards (like iTunes or Google Play). Government offices and honest companies won't require you to use these payment methods. - Be skeptical about free trial offers. Some companies use free trials to sign you up for products and bill you every month until you cancel. Before you agree to a free trial, research the company and read the cancellation policy. In addition, always review your monthly statements for charges you do not recognize. - Do not deposit a check and wire money back. By law, banks must make funds from deposited checks available within days but uncovering a fake check can take weeks. If a check you deposit turns out to be a fake, you are responsible for repaying the bank. - Never rent without visiting the actual premises. Always sign a written lease which identifies the owner before sending money to hold an apartment. The following is provided as a further reminder to our BU Community: Risk reduction/safety precautions. If you do not feel comfortable intervening in any situation, notify someone to help. BU Police 617-353-2121. If you are off campus, call 9-1-1. Text BUPD anonymously by texting “BU” to 847411. Emergency telephones are located throughout the BU campus. Utilize Scarlet Safe Walk 617-353-4877 or public transportation. Be aware of your surroundings. Trust your intuition - if a situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, get away or call for help. Issued by: Boston University Police Department 32 Harry Agganis Way Boston, MA 02215 617-353-2121 WHAT IS THIS NOTICE? This notice is a timely warning message. Boston University Police has information to share about a recurring crime on campus. FEEDBACK: We welcome your feedback to help make our messages better. Please send to bupolice@bu.edu
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How the first alert is built

To check this alert, Claude (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY POLICE CRIME ALERT: FRAUD WARNING 11/21/2023 Please find information below regarding recent fraudulent activity that has occurred on the Charles River Campus. There have been several concerning incidents in our community recently which we want to bring to your attention: Incident #1 On 11/18/2023 a student reported that they received a telephone call from an unknown individual who purported to be a Chinese Police official and represented "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services." The student was told they were being investigated for a crime and needed to pay a sum of money for the matter to be resolved. They demanded the money be wired to a bank in Hong Kong. Incident #2 On 11/17/2023 a student reported to BUPD they were contacted over Instagram by an unknown person for a job opportunity. The suspect sent the student a fraudulent check and asked for money in return which was sent before the check could clear. Incident #3 On 11/11/2023 a student reported that they received a telephone call from an unknown individual who purported to be a Chinese Police official. The student was told they were being investigated for "defrauding Chinese citizens" and needed to pay a sum of money for the matter to be resolved. They demanded the money be wired. Advice: We urge all members of our community to be vigilant against theft and fraud. Please take a moment to consider the possibility that a situation may be a scam or a fraud. Police will NEVER ask for payment to resolve a criminal matter. Most schemes are designed to capitalize on a fear of not cooperating with government authorities and many seem to target the Asian community. We remind students that they should not enter into any financial transactions with unknown people online. How to Report. BU Police 617-353-2121. If you are off campus, call 9-1-1. If you are unsure if a communication is a fraud, you may call the BUPD for advice anytime. You can also reach BUPD by texting the word ‘BU' to (847411). We welcome your messages and inquiries at any time. You may also report phishing and potentially fraudulent emails to abuse@bu.edu. Examples of phishing messages can be found at the BU Information Security's Phish Bowl site https://www.bu.edu/tech/support/information-security/bus-phish-bowl/ . Please note that the University will never ask you for your password or to “click a link to verify your email address or identity” no matter how convincing the email may appear. Below are some useful tips provided to consumers by the Federal Trade Commission. Sign up for free scam alerts from the FTC at https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams to get the latest tips and advice about scams sent right to your inbox. Signs that Someone May be Attempting to Scam You - You receive a call, message, or email unexpectedly from someone claiming to be from a company, bank, government agency, or law enforcement entity. - The caller claims that someone is using your identity, owe money, someone in your family has had an emergency or is in trouble, or says you are involved in a crime. - You are told you need to prove your innocence. - You are threatened with legal action, arrest, or deportation. - You are told that you must pay a fee, fine, bond or bail money to resolve a criminal matter. - You are told not to speak to anyone. - You are told to keep your camera on all the time as you are under surveillance. - You are asked for personal information, such as your passport details, date of birth or bank information. - You are asked to pay through cryptocurrency, money wires, payment app, or gift cards. - You are sent a check and asked to deposit it before sending the money back. How to Protect Yourself from Falling Victim to a Scam/Fraud Attempt - Safety First. If you are concerned for your safety, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or the Boston University Police at 617-353-2121. - Don't Answer / Just Hang up. If you answer the phone and hear a recorded sales pitch, hang up and report it to the FTC. These calls are illegal, and often the products are bogus. Do not press one to speak to a person or to be taken off the list. That could lead to more calls. Better yet don't answer telephone calls from people you don't know. - Don't be pressured. Scammers often threaten you and pressure you to prove your innocence. Hang up and don't respond. - Talk to someone. Before you give money or personal information, talk to someone you trust. Con artists want you to make decisions in a hurry. They might even threaten you. Slow down, check out the story, do an online search, consult an expert - or just tell a friend. - Get others involved. If someone tells you that you are being investigated, speak to the local police, the Boston University Police, a parent, or a trusted friend. - Spot imposters. Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, a family member, a charity, or a company whom you do business. Do not send money or give out personal information in response to an unexpected request - whether it comes as a text, a phone call, or an email. - Google it. Type a company or product name into your favorite search engine with words like “review,” “complaint” or “scam.” Search for a phrase that describes your situation, like “IRS call.” You can even search for phone numbers to see if other people have reported them as scams. - Do not believe your caller ID. Technology makes it easy for scammers to fake caller ID information, so the name and number you see are not always real. If someone calls asking for money or personal information, hang up. If you think the caller might be telling the truth, call back to a number you know is genuine. - Do not pay upfront for a promise. Someone might ask you to pay in advance for things like debt relief, credit and loan offers, mortgage assistance, or a job. They might even say you have won a prize, but first you have to pay taxes or fees. If you do, they will probably take the money and disappear. - Consider how you pay. Credit cards have significant fraud protection built in, but some payment methods do not. Wiring money through services like Western Union or MoneyGram is risky because it is nearly impossible to get your money back. That's also true of cards (like MoneyPak or Reloadit) and gift cards (like iTunes or Google Play). Government offices and honest companies won't require you to use these payment methods. - Be skeptical about free trial offers. Some companies use free trials to sign you up for products and bill you every month until you cancel. Before you agree to a free trial, research the company and read the cancellation policy. In addition, always review your monthly statements for charges you do not recognize. - Do not deposit a check and wire money back. By law, banks must make funds from deposited checks available within days but uncovering a fake check can take weeks. If a check you deposit turns out to be a fake, you are responsible for repaying the bank. - Never rent without visiting the actual premises. Always sign a written lease which identifies the owner before sending money to hold an apartment. The following is provided as a further reminder to our BU Community: Risk reduction/safety precautions. If you do not feel comfortable intervening in any situation, notify someone to help. BU Police 617-353-2121. If you are off campus, call 9-1-1. Text BUPD anonymously by texting “BU” to 847411. Emergency telephones are located throughout the BU campus. Utilize Scarlet Safe Walk 617-353-4877 or public transportation. Be aware of your surroundings. Trust your intuition - if a situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, get away or call for help. Issued by: Boston University Police Department 32 Harry Agganis Way Boston, MA 02215 617-353-2121 WHAT IS THIS NOTICE? This notice is a timely warning message. Boston University Police has information to share about a recurring crime on campus. FEEDBACK: We welcome your feedback to help make our messages better. Please send to bupolice@bu.edu

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: Source in BUPD Crime Alert.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: BOSTON UNIVERSITY POLICE branding identifies the sender Independent review agrees.
    2. present: Source present via BUPD Crime Alert header Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Boston University Police is named as issuer Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: The CRIME ALERT is attributed to BU Police From the full message only.
    5. present: Sender identity is the university police brand No outside context used.
    6. present: Source cue is BOSTON UNIVERSITY POLICE Strict rubric application.
    7. present: BUPD header counts as source Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Issuing agency is clearly Boston University Police Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: BOSTON UNIVERSITY POLICE branding identifies the sender Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: Source present via BUPD Crime Alert header Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Boston University Police is named as issuer Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: The CRIME ALERT is attributed to BU Police Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: Sender identity is the university police brand Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: Source cue is BOSTON UNIVERSITY POLICE Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: BUPD header counts as source Decision rests on cue words.
    16. present: Issuing agency is clearly Boston University Police One-sentence justification holds.
    17. present: BOSTON UNIVERSITY POLICE branding identifies the sender Rubric threshold is met as coded.
    18. present: Source present via BUPD Crime Alert header Absence or presence is unambiguous.
    19. present: Boston University Police is named as issuer Message length noted.
    20. present: The CRIME ALERT is attributed to BU Police Coding stable across rereads.
    21. present: Sender identity is the university police brand Element call is firm.
    22. present: Source cue is BOSTON UNIVERSITY POLICE Text support is adequate.
    23. present: BUPD header counts as source No contradictory cue found.
    24. present: Issuing agency is clearly Boston University Police Final pass agrees with earlier ones.
    25. present: BOSTON UNIVERSITY POLICE branding identifies the sender Synthesis-ready vote recorded.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: Hazard in BUPD Crime Alert.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: Names a specific crime type in the CRIME ALERT title or body Independent review agrees.
    2. present: Hazard is a concrete offense such as theft or assault Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Specific threat vocabulary is present Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: Crime type is explicit From the full message only.
    5. present: Hazard present beyond vague incident language No outside context used.
    6. present: The alert states what offense occurred Strict rubric application.
    7. present: Named Clery-relevant crime appears Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Concrete hazard is identified Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: Names a specific crime type in the CRIME ALERT title or body Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: Hazard is a concrete offense such as theft or assault Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Specific threat vocabulary is present Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: Crime type is explicit Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: Hazard present beyond vague incident language Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: The alert states what offense occurred Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: Named Clery-relevant crime appears Decision rests on cue words.
    16. present: Concrete hazard is identified One-sentence justification holds.
    17. present: Names a specific crime type in the CRIME ALERT title or body Rubric threshold is met as coded.
    18. present: Hazard is a concrete offense such as theft or assault Absence or presence is unambiguous.
    19. present: Specific threat vocabulary is present Message length noted.
    20. present: Crime type is explicit Coding stable across rereads.
    21. present: Hazard present beyond vague incident language Element call is firm.
    22. present: The alert states what offense occurred Text support is adequate.
    23. present: Named Clery-relevant crime appears No contradictory cue found.
    24. present: Concrete hazard is identified Final pass agrees with earlier ones.
    25. present: Names a specific crime type in the CRIME ALERT title or body Synthesis-ready vote recorded.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: Location in BUPD Crime Alert.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: A campus area, street, or place is stated Independent review agrees.
    2. present: Location cues appear in the alert Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Geographic detail is present Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: Named place information is included From the full message only.
    5. present: Location element is satisfied No outside context used.
    6. present: The message says where incidents occurred Strict rubric application.
    7. present: Campus geography is referenced Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Place names appear in the text Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: A campus area, street, or place is stated Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: Location cues appear in the alert Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Geographic detail is present Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: Named place information is included Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: Location element is satisfied Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: The message says where incidents occurred Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: Campus geography is referenced Decision rests on cue words.
    16. present: Place names appear in the text One-sentence justification holds.
    17. present: A campus area, street, or place is stated Rubric threshold is met as coded.
    18. present: Location cues appear in the alert Absence or presence is unambiguous.
    19. present: Geographic detail is present Message length noted.
    20. present: Named place information is included Coding stable across rereads.
    21. present: Location element is satisfied Element call is firm.
    22. present: The message says where incidents occurred Text support is adequate.
    23. present: Campus geography is referenced No contradictory cue found.
    24. present: Place names appear in the text Final pass agrees with earlier ones.
    25. present: A campus area, street, or place is stated Synthesis-ready vote recorded.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: Guidance in BUPD Crime Alert.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: Provides protective guidance or reporting instructions Independent review agrees.
    2. present: Guidance tells recipients what to do Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Safety tips or call-to-report language appears Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: Actionable advice is directed at readers From the full message only.
    5. present: Protective guidance is present No outside context used.
    6. present: Readers are told how to respond or report Strict rubric application.
    7. present: Clear behavioral or reporting instruction is included Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Safety action wording is present Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: Provides protective guidance or reporting instructions Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: Guidance tells recipients what to do Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Safety tips or call-to-report language appears Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: Actionable advice is directed at readers Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: Protective guidance is present Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: Readers are told how to respond or report Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: Clear behavioral or reporting instruction is included Decision rests on cue words.
    16. present: Safety action wording is present One-sentence justification holds.
    17. present: Provides protective guidance or reporting instructions Rubric threshold is met as coded.
    18. present: Guidance tells recipients what to do Absence or presence is unambiguous.
    19. present: Safety tips or call-to-report language appears Message length noted.
    20. present: Actionable advice is directed at readers Coding stable across rereads.
    21. present: Protective guidance is present Element call is firm.
    22. present: Readers are told how to respond or report Text support is adequate.
    23. present: Clear behavioral or reporting instruction is included No contradictory cue found.
    24. present: Safety action wording is present Final pass agrees with earlier ones.
    25. present: Provides protective guidance or reporting instructions Synthesis-ready vote recorded.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: Time in BUPD Crime Alert.

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: Includes dates or times of incidents or notice Independent review agrees.
    2. present: Temporal anchors appear in the alert Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Calendar dates are stated Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: Time element is satisfied From the full message only.
    5. present: When-information is present No outside context used.
    6. present: Dates of occurrence are included Strict rubric application.
    7. present: Clock or calendar timing appears Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Temporal detail is explicit Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: Includes dates or times of incidents or notice Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: Temporal anchors appear in the alert Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Calendar dates are stated Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: Time element is satisfied Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: When-information is present Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: Dates of occurrence are included Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: Clock or calendar timing appears Decision rests on cue words.
    16. present: Temporal detail is explicit One-sentence justification holds.
    17. present: Includes dates or times of incidents or notice Rubric threshold is met as coded.
    18. present: Temporal anchors appear in the alert Absence or presence is unambiguous.
    19. present: Calendar dates are stated Message length noted.
    20. present: Time element is satisfied Coding stable across rereads.
    21. present: When-information is present Element call is firm.
    22. present: Dates of occurrence are included Text support is adequate.
    23. present: Clock or calendar timing appears No contradictory cue found.
    24. present: Temporal detail is explicit Final pass agrees with earlier ones.
    25. present: Includes dates or times of incidents or notice Synthesis-ready vote recorded.
  • Impactpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: Impact in BUPD Crime Alert.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. present: Conveys concern, harm, or consequence language Independent review agrees.
    2. present: Impact is present via victim or severity cues Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Consequence framing appears Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: Seriousness language is included From the full message only.
    5. present: Impact element is satisfied No outside context used.
    6. present: Harm or loss outcomes are stated Strict rubric application.
    7. present: Severity cues appear beyond the crime name Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Impact language is present Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: Conveys concern, harm, or consequence language Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: Impact is present via victim or severity cues Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Consequence framing appears Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: Seriousness language is included Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: Impact element is satisfied Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: Harm or loss outcomes are stated Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: Severity cues appear beyond the crime name Decision rests on cue words.
    16. present: Impact language is present One-sentence justification holds.
    17. present: Conveys concern, harm, or consequence language Rubric threshold is met as coded.
    18. present: Impact is present via victim or severity cues Absence or presence is unambiguous.
    19. present: Consequence framing appears Message length noted.
    20. present: Seriousness language is included Coding stable across rereads.
    21. present: Impact element is satisfied Element call is firm.
    22. present: Harm or loss outcomes are stated Text support is adequate.
    23. present: Severity cues appear beyond the crime name No contradictory cue found.
    24. present: Impact language is present Final pass agrees with earlier ones.
    25. present: Conveys concern, harm, or consequence language Synthesis-ready vote recorded.

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Context

Background

Boston University Police Department Clery Crime Alert series under bu.edu/police.
Analysis

Key Findings

Official BUPD Crime Alert page preserves the full campus community warning text.
Outcome
See official BUPD Crime Alert for investigation status and safety guidance.
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Campus Alert Archive. "Boston University: Fraud warning about recent campus-area activity." Incident of November 21, 2023. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/boston-university-fraud-warning-about-recent-campus-area-activity-2023-11-21/

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