Giving wisely in the wake of disasters
By Colleen Tressler
Consumer Education Specialist
Federal Trade Commission
Disasters and weather emergencies are in the news. Whether it’s the volcanic eruptions in Hawaii and Guatemala or...
Don’t be scammed: Scammers claim to collect fines over the phone
As the holiday seasons approach, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has issued a warning of continuing phone scams and frauds.
A notable and common scheme...
Parental Advisory: Dating Apps
By Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education
Federal Trade Commission
Parents be warned: Some dating apps –...
Don’t be scammed
Attorney General Kamala D. Harris has issued a consumer alert warning California businesses to be aware of phishing scams that target the workplace and...
Don’t be scammed: Tax time …
It’s tax time, and the “IRS Tax Scam” is out and about. Actually, this scam operates all year long, and it involves you receiving...
Scams that start on social media
By Bridget SmallDivision of Consumer & Business Education
Scammers are hiding out on social media, using ads and offers...
Scams
Social Security Administration scams are on the rise. The Federal Trade Commission says SSA telephone shakedowns specifically targeting senior citizens now surpass...
Don’t be scammed: phone scam/fraud …
During the month of November the Hemet Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said several incidents were reported to authorities of a potential...
Don’t be scammed
This winter’s heavy rains have left many asphalt roads and driveways crumbling or covered with potholes. That’s made the state fertile ground for a...
Don’t Be Scammed: Check Scams …
Check scammers trick victims by mailing counterfeit checks in the victim’s name, claiming they overpaid for some service or purchase. The scammers then request...