Scams
Tech Report: Te’o Case Highlights Online Dating Scams
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid said people should be aware of warning signs before having an online relationship.
ConsumerWatch: More Bay Area Asian Women Victimized In ‘Ghost Scam’
The “ghost scam” continues to victimize seniors, particularly Asian women, in the Bay Area. It’s a crime so serious that the San Francisco District Attorney is personally getting the word out to potential victims.
ConsumerWatch: Beware Of Election Season Scams
The Better Business Bureau warns that this prime season for politics can also be a prime season for certain scams.
Scammers Targeting Elderly Asian Women In SF Sunset District
San Francisco police are warning the public about scam artists who are targeting elderly Asian women in the city’s Sunset District.
ConsumerWatch: Scammers File Fake Tax Returns, Pocket Real Refunds
It’s less than a month before the April 17th tax filing deadline. While taxpayers and accountants are getting busy, so are criminals.
ConsumerWatch: Scammers Selling Fake Disneyland Tickets On Craigslist
A handful of Bay Area residents are reporting they’ve been scammed by on-line sellers offering discounted tickets to Disneyland. The suspect ads all appeared on Craigslist in the past month.
New Year Law Will Protect California Seniors From Sham Insurers
State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones says vulnerable segments of the population are often taken advantage of.
San Mateo Co. Sheriff Warns Of Lottery Scam Targeting Elderly
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be aware of a scam targeting the elderly after a woman in her 70s was taken for a ride, both literally and metaphorically speaking.
Palo Alto Police Warn Of Scammers Targeting Grandparents
Palo Alto police are warning community members about a scam that typically targets the elderly and can cost victims thousands of dollars.
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