South San Francisco, CA September 2, 2016 SMC Press Release Thanks to South City resident Assemblymember Kevin Mullin, and SMC Supervisor Dave Pine and the California State Contractors Board for offering this FREE Senior Scam Stopper event to be help…
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Scam Alert: Beware of Phony Energy Upgrade California Contractor Solicitations
South San Francisco, CA July 15, 2016 by Sheri Boles, CPUC The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) wants to protect you from unscrupulous scams involving phony Energy Upgrade California contractors and/or solicitations. Here’s how the scam typically…
FRAUD ALERT: Scammers Can Fake Caller ID Info
South San Francisco, CA May 4, 2016 Submitted by Sheri Boles, CPUC by Andrew Johnson Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Your phone rings. You recognize the number, but when you pick up, it’s someone else. What’s…
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…
Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert on Veteran “Pension Poaching” Scams Targeting Military Veteran Seniors and Their Families
South San Francisco, CA November 11, 2015 Submitted by Sheri Boles, CPUC As we honor our military service members on Veterans Day, Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today issued a consumer alert to Californians regarding scams targeting seniors who served…
Scam du jour: Chip card scams
South San Francisco, CA October 19, 2015 Submitted by Sheri Boles CPUC by Colleen Tressler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Recently, I told you about the new credit and debt chip cards designed to reduce fraud, including counterfeiting. Now, I’m reporting…
Scammers Posing as CalWater Company in Bogus Phone Calls
South San Francisco, CA July 17, 2015 Submitted by CalWater Service We have received reports from customers that a company called them stating that they represent Cal Water and are offering electrical services for the customer’s home. Although Home Emergency…
“Warrant Scam” Alert in San Mateo County
South San Francisco, CA July 10, 2015 Submitted by San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning to members of the public that the “warrant scam” seems to be upon us. Reports have…