Tag: scam
Department of Insurance warns drivers about vehicle hostage scam sweeping Southland
Department public service announcement follows arraignment of 16 residents in alleged auto insurance fraud ring
RIVERSIDE — The California Department of Insurance issued a PSA...
Cal Fire alerts the public of fake social media accounts requesting donations
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) is alerting the public about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating Cal Fire...
Top scams to watch out for this tax season
The days of filing paper tax returns are gone, and criminals are taking advantage. With taxpayers managing their sensitive information online, thieves are finding...
Local woman falls prey to sophisticated AI scam on Valentine’s Day
In a distressing incident on Feb. 14, a local woman, Valerie Thruelsen, became the latest victim of a sophisticated scam operation, leveraging artificial intelligence...
Inquire before sending the wire: Tips to protect yourself from imposter scams
Dan CusickWells Fargo Fraud & Claims ExecutiveAccording to recent Federal Trade Commission data, U.S. consumers reported a more than 30% increase in monetary losses...
Bank of Hemet warns of healthcare reimbursement phishing scams
The Bank of Hemet is alerting their customers about scams designed to steal their personal information and ultimately, their bank account funds.The Anza Bank...
Scammers Target Seniors Seeking COVID Immunizations
RIVERSIDE - Riverside County seniors were warned today to be on guard against a telephone and email scam in which victims are tricked into...
Accredited Villa Chardonnay horse and animal sanctuary, a victim of fraud?
Villa Chardonnay, an accredited animal shelter, with its 216 horses, donkeys and mules along with dozens more cats, dogs and other animals, living out...