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Pay Pal Scam
We have received a recent complaint that an individual who was attempting to sell an item on Craig’s List received a fraudulent email purporting to come from Pay Pal advising them that a payment had been received and to send money for shipping costs in order to receive payment for the item they were attempting to sell. Read full story
Fraudulent Debris Removal Bills
Fraudulent bills for firedebris removal have been reported by property owners in Mendocino County whoare participating in the state-sponsored fire debris removal program. Read full story
If You Have Been The Victim Of a Scam That Used Western UnionYou Can File A Claim to Recover Payment
The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S.Department of Justice have reached a settlement agreement with Western Union topay $586 Million dollars to victims of scams that used Western Union to wiremoney. Many of these scams involved people posing as family members in need ofmoney or requesting money to claim a prize. Read full story
Price Gouging Protections Extended By Governor To April 18, 2018
The Governor issued an Executive Order whichextends the protections against price gouging under Penal Code Section 396 asdiscussed below through April 18, 2018. Read full story
Fraudulent FEMA Inspections and False FEMA Claims
Sonoma County and Napa have receivedcomplaints of persons identifying themselves as “FEMA inspectors” coming toresident’s homes and asking for personal information. Reports have also beenreceived that false FEMA claims have been filed using resident’s personalinformation such as social security numbers and when the resident attempts tofile for aid they are advised an application has already been filed under theirname. Read full story
Wildfire Disaster - Price Gouging and Disaster Scams
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of our community members who have been impacted by the wildfires. Unfortunately, this is a time when scam artists and unscrupulous people may try to take advantage of victims and the generosity of the community. Read full story