🌱 Brushing Scam + Man Shot In Old Town + Body Found In Canal

Welcome back, neighbors! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll read about:

• Couple overwhelmed with deliveries as part of a brushing scam.
• A man was shot in Old Town.
• Body found in Scottsdale canal.

But first, your local weather: It will be mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 106 and low of 83.

Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Jeffrey Marshall and his wife Judy Smith are speaking out after they became overwhelmed with deliveries as part of a brushing scam. The Scottsdale couple received multiple packages from Amazon and UPS containing items they had not ordered, all of which were shipped to their address under a different name. A brushing scam occurs when online sellers ship products to random addresses so that they can generate a tracking number and submit legitimate-looking fake reviews to boost their sales. According to the Federal Trade Commission, you are legally entitled to keep unordered merchandise shipped to your home as a free gift. However, you should alert the retailer and confirm that your accounts and payment information have not been compromised by checking for strange charges and proactively changing your passwords. (Arizona's Family)
2. A man is in the hospital after being shot in the foot early Wednesday morning in Old Town Scottsdale. The incident occurred near Wells Fargo and Sixth avenues around 2:30 a.m. The suspect left before police arrived and was still on the run. Details surrounding the shooting are under investigation, and the victim is in stable condition. (Arizona's Family)
3. A man's body was found in the Scottsdale canal on Tuesday afternoon around 2 p.m. in the area of Sweetwater Avenue and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. Firefighters assisted police officers in recovering the body. Additional information is not available at this time. (Arizona's Family)

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Tomorrow in Scottsdale:

Friday, August 11

• Story Stop at Civic Center Library (10:30 AM - 10:45 AM)

Nearby Event:

• Storytime at Desert Botanical Garden Weisz Learning Center. "The Garden invites kids five and younger and their caregivers to enjoy different nature-themed books each week and partake in songs and playtime while immersed in the Garden. Included with general admission." (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• "Halloween Spook-track-ula event, happening from Oct. 6 to 31!... Tickets will be available starting Sept. 1." (McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park via Facebook)
• "Our after-school programs are back in full swing and we’re ready to serve more than 400 K-6th grade students across our six sites. Wishing all Scottsdale students, parents, teachers and administrators a successful school year — and can’t forget our amazing program staff!" (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• "This monsoon season may not have many storms, but when we do get rain, it can be dangerous to be on the streets. Slow down on wet roads and please do not try to cross flooded washes." (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• "August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month. This effort raises awareness that drownings can happen all year round even when we are trying to get back to school." (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• "Do you know how to safely drive through a school zone? Follow the posted speed limit. Look for crosswalks and additional signs to slow down when school is in session. Resume posted speed limit after passing the crosswalk." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Attention parents: vaping among students on middle school and high school campuses is a challenge for public health and schools... Tell us what you think with Speak Up Scottsdale — an online community hosted by the city where you can engage in meaningful discussions about city issues, programs and projects: SpeakUpScottsdale.stream.atom-inc.co/" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Megan Moreno

About me: Dr. Megan Moreno is a registered nurse, leader, cancer survivor, wife, and mother of two. Megan loves spending time with her husband, who is an Army combat veteran, and their children exploring the beautiful city of Scottsdale.

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