South San Francisco, CA October 24, 2023 Press Release New resource helps people learn how to spot and avoid losing money and personal information to scams Arlington, VA (October 24, 2023) – The BBB Institute for Marketplace TrustSM (BBB Institute),…
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Letter to Editor: Who are these outside groups changing our streets? Who’s in charge? Scam?
SSFPD Warns of Extortion Scam
May 12th, 2023 – South San Francisco, CA – from SSFPD Facebook Page SCAM ALERT: The South San Francisco Police Department has taken several reports of attempted extortion scams in the past few weeks. The victims are receiving telephone calls…
He Doesn’t Like You and She’s NOT Your Friend: FB Scammers Hit Hard
South San Francisco, CA April 10, 2023 Social media has been a wonderful resource and equally bad as a time stealer – and identity stealer as well. We here at Everything South City continue to put the word out about…
Beware of Scammers Impersonating Everything South City
South San Francisco, CA – December 29th, 2022 We received this message from one of our followers and want to let you know if you are ever in doubt, PLEASE contact us at News@everythingsouthcity.com for confirmation. Any contests we run…
Scam Alert: New busines owners, watch out! That letter isn’t from the government
South San Francisco, CA October 21, 2022 from Better Business Bureau Starting a new business? Watch out for letters that look official – but aren’t Correctly filing the official paperwork can be a nerve-wracking part of setting up a new business. New…
Scam Alert: That’s not your mom texting!
South San Francisco, Ca September 30, 2022 Submitted by International Association of Better Business Bureaus How to spot an impersonator in your text messages Scammers have long used social media to impersonate people you know and trust, but recently they’ve…
Scam Alert: That pile of cash might be a money pit! Cryptocurrency investment scams take to TikTok
South San Francisco, CA September 19, 2022 Submitted by Better Business Bureaus This get-rich-quick scam moves to TikToK Money-flipping cons have long been popular on Instagram and Twitter. But as TikTok’s popularity grows, so do the con artists. Watch out…
BBB Warns Airfare scams are Cashing in on Cancelled Flights
South San Francisco, CA July 29, 2022 Press Release Editor’s note: Many of our neighbors are enjoying the freedom to once again travel far and wide, however, the delays and cancellations of many flights continues to cause frustration. Be sure…