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ATTORNEY GENERAL BONTA WARNS OF SCAMMERS TARGETING CALIFORNIA’S MIDDLE-CLASS TAX REFUND

Source:  California Department of Justice

November 28, 2022 (Oakland) - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert warning Californians of scammers targeting the state’s middle-class tax refund. Californians eligible for this one-time refund will automatically receive a payment by January 2023 by direct deposit or on a debit card. Below, Attorney General Bonta provides tips to help Californians waiting for their tax refund protect themselves from scams. 


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BEWARE OF SCAMMERS POSING AS DEA AGENTS

East County News Service

July 29,2020 (Washington D.C.) – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public to be cautious of telephone calls by scammers posing as DEA employees attempting to defraud and extort victims.

The schemers call the victims, spoofing DEA phone numbers in order to appear legitimate, and threaten arrest, prosecution, and imprisonment for supposed violations of federal drug laws or involvement in drug-trafficking activities unless victims pay a “fine” over the phone, via wire transfer, or through a gift card.

The reported scam tactics continually change but often share many of the same characteristics. Callers use fake names and badge numbers or names of well-known DEA officials and may:


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SHERIFF'S HOLIDAY WATCH: CRIME PREVENTION UPDATE

 By Paula Dickenson, San Diego Sheriff’s office

 
December 31, 2011 (San Diego) -- New Year’s resolution:  organize that paper monster, make that “To Do List”, control the clutter, sort – purge, sort - purge!  Our new year always begins with positive possibilities for organization. Making those checklists for getting organized for taxes, bills, home repair, even cleaning out the closets helps us keep on course.  For the New Year, we encourage you to consider a “Crime Prevention "To Do List” and a Paper Shredder.

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FBI REMINDS SHOPPERS TO BEWARE OF CYBER CRIMINALS

 Holiday shopping tips 

December 1, 2011 (San Diego County) -- In time for the holiday season, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reminds shoppers to beware of cyber criminals and their aggressive and creative ways to steal money and personal information.

 


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