South San Francisco, CA May 28, 2020 Hat tip to Sheri Boles for share from FTC May 27, 2020 by Ari Lazarus Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Hey college students: even though you’re likely far from campus, scammers are still trying…
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SSFPD Media Release: Beware of Rental Scams
South San Francisco, CA June 11, 2019 Submitted by SSFPD The South San Francisco Police Department recently investigated a rental scam on the 300 block of Valencia Drive. The victims responded to a “cloned” online ad which listed a real…
FTC Social Security Scams are Growing: Hear what they sound like
South San Francisco, CA December 27, 2018 Submitted by Sheri Boles, City of South San Francisco This is what a Social Security scam sounds like December 27, 2018 by Jennifer Leach, Acting Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education,…
The Employment Scams South City Residents Need To Know About
South San Francisco, CA June 25, 2018 by Contribution from Chrissy Francis, Financial Advisor Employment scams are on the rise as imposters are advertising fake job adverts in a bid to get hold of your personal information. Imposter scams…
Phone scams targeting Cal Water customers
South San Francisco, CA May 10, 2018 Submitted by CWS Posted on May 10, 2018 Please be aware that scammers are targeting utility customers with both live and automated phone calls demanding immediate payment to avoid disconnection for non-payment of…
Email Scams Continue – Always Be Aware!!
South San Francisco, CA September 27, 2017 “There’s a sucker born every minute” or so goes the adage associated with P. T. Barnum and the fact we all are susceptible to falling prey to gimmicks and fraudulent scams that…
Stay a Step Ahead of the Latest Telephone Scams
South San Francisco, CA August 8, 2017 Submitted by SM Police Our Crime Analyst, CSO Scalzo, and Officer C. Basurto have brought it to my attention that there have been a few different telephone scams that have been reported…
Californians Advised to be Cautious of Scams during this Tax Season
South San Francisco, CA April 1, 2016 Submitted by Sheri Boles, CPUC With Tax Day fast approaching on April 18, 2016, Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today issued a consumer alert, advising taxpayers to be wary of schemes…
Phone Scams Continue to be a Serious Threat, Remain on IRS “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams for the 2016 Filing Season
South San Francisco, CA March 21, 2016 Submitted by Sheri Boles, CPUC originated with IRS Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain a major threat to taxpayers, headlining the annual “Dirty Dozen” list…
Consumer Alert Warning California Businesses to be Aware of Phishing Scams Targeting the Workplace
South San Francisco, CA March 18, 2016 Submitted by Kamala Harris, Attorney General State of California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert Warning California Businesses to be Aware of Phishing Scams Targeting the Workplace…