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Your Long-Lost Relative May Not Have Actually Left You an Inheritance
The Federal Trade Commission recently reported that it has been receiving reports from people getting letters in the mail from a law firm. The letters say they are looking for the heir of a multi-million-dollar inheritance, and they think it might be you. They offer to split the inheritance between you, their law firm, and some charities, and ask that you keep this information secret. Read full story
As Prices Rise, Keep an Eye Out for Scammers
The Federal Trade Commission recently warned consumers to keep an eye out on scammers who are taking advantage of people wo are worried about high prices impacting their budgets. With the cost of groceries, housing, and many other things rising, consumers may be looking for ways to cut costs. Read full story
Package Scam involving “Secret Survey Assignments” Reported by Petaluma Police Department
The Petaluma Police Department is warning the community of a scam after multiple residents reported receiving packages with requests for financial transactions. Read full story
Jury Scam
We have previously issued alerts regarding this scam but have received recent reports that consumers are receiving calls again falsely advising that they have failed to report for jury duty and that the police are coming to their location or that an arrest warrant will be issued unless the person pays a fine. If you fail to appear for jury duty, you will not be contacted by the police. Read full story
Illegitimate Pop-Up COVID Testing Sites
As with any disaster,scammers try to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. The AttorneyGeneral’s Office has issued a warning to consumers to be aware of illegitimatepop-up COVID testing centers. Some of these centers take your money andnever provide test results or request personal information in order to engagein fraud. Read full story
Student Debt Relief
Have you received an email offering to help you reduce yourmonthly student loan debt. Be cautious that it is not a scam. Read full story
Fed Ex is Not Trying to Deliver a Package to You
Be cautious if you receive a text or email indicating thatFed Ex or another delivery company is trying to deliver a package and askingyou to click on a link to obtain additional information. Read full story
FTC Chairman is Not Trying to Contact You
If you received an email purporting to be from the FTCChairman Joseph Simmons it was not from him. Read full story
What Debt?
Scammers call and say that you have been sued or will be ifyou don’t pay a debt that you have no idea what they are talking about. In other cases, scammers pretend to be law enforcement agencies and threaten arrestor suspension of driver’s license. Read full story
Extortion Scam RePrivate Phone Messages And Photos
Another recent scam has been reported locally in which thescammer sends a text indicating they have accessed your phone and that if youdo not pay them, they will make embarrassing photos or texts public. Read full story