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Streaming Service Scams
Now scammers are imitating popular streaming services such as Netflix and Paramount +. Recent emails indicated Paramount + subscription was expiring and had a realistic Paramount + logo but was a scam. Similarly an email purporting to come from Netflix to sign up for a loyalty program was also a scam. Read full story
Be Aware of Amazon Prime Scam Emails
Have you received notice that your Amazon Prime account has expired? Be aware that scammers pretending to be Amazon are sending such notices out and the emails are fake. Read full story
Disaster Scams
With the recent disasters in Maui and Southern California, please be alert for disaster scams which always occur after natural disasters. Read full story
Avoiding Scammers
Zero Waste Sonoma is holding a recycling event to accept used residential solar panels which can be challenging to recycle or dispose of. The event will be held on June 16, 2023 at the Luther Burbank Center between 9-5. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. Read full story
Residential Solar Panel Recycling Event in Santa Rosa
Zero Waste Sonoma is holding a recycling event to accept used residential solar panels which can be challenging to recycle or dispose of. The event will be held on June 16, 2023 at the Luther Burbank Center between 9-5. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. Read full story
Scammers Are Requesting Payment Through Wire Transfer or Zelle
A nationwide bank recently reported that digital money movement fraud is on the rise. Scammers can contact you requesting money through a Wire Transfer or transfer via Zelle. 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
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
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
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