South San Francisco, Ca June 30, 2020 {Note: while this was shared by the Millbrae Police Department, we are also rebroadcasting it for our South City neighbors, as we know scammers work outside City boundaries and switch things up with…
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Federal Trade Commission Warns COVID-19 scams targeting college students
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…
Assemblyman Mullin to Host Virtual Scam Stopper Zoominar on COVID-19 on May 27th
South San Francisco, CA May 20, 2020 Dear Friend, Join me for a Virtual Scam Stopper event on COVID-19 and hear from experts how to protect yourself! During this time of uncertainty and disrupted schedules, scammers are working overtime to separate you…
FTC Warns: Scammers are using COVID-19 messages to scam people
South San Francisco, CA April 9, 2020 Hat tip to Sheri Boles for sharing this from Federal Trade Commission April 10, 2020 by Cristina Miranda Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Scammers are experts at shifting tactics and changing…
Community: COVID-19 Scam Alert
South San Francisco, CA March 26, 2020 Submitted by Daly City Police Dept Please read this important message from San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe who is warning residents and businesses to be alert for scams related to…
Local Family Scammed – Lost Home, Living in Van, Needing Help
South San Francisco, CA June 18, 2019 Almost reaching their goal of $10,000, the amount they were scammed when they rented a South City home on the 300 block of Valencia Drive earlier this month, the Gonzeles family is…
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…
SSFPD Medial Release: Phone Scammers ‘Spoofs’ SSFPD Phone Number – Do NOT Fall Prey!
South San Francisco, Ca March 20, 2019 Submitted by SSFPD WARNING: Scammers using “spoofed” SSFPD phone number The South San Francisco Police Department is issuing a warning to residents to be on alert for a phone scam that spoofs…
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,…
SCAM ALERT: FTC Warning – Fake Calls About Your SSN
South San Francisco, CA December 20, 2018 Submitted by Sheri Boles, City of South San Francisco Fake calls about your SSN December 12, 2018 by Jennifer Leach Acting Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC The FTC is…