Fraud Alerts

June 28, 2019: Travel Agent Scam Derails Summer Fun

En Español

A travel agent offers plane tickets at a great discount and the client receives a confirmation,but weeks later the hopeful traveler realizes it’s a con. Read More...

June 14, 2019: Fraudsters Target Drivers with Staged Auto Collision Scam

En Español

 A seemingly simple fender bender might really be a financial fraud. Read More...

May 24, 2019: Hidden Costs Could Lurk Beneath Picturesque Vacation Deals

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Don’t let hidden costs and restrictions turn a dream vacation into a disappointment. Read More...

April 12, 2019: Fake Event Tickets Can Leave Victims Stuck Outside

En Español

You’ve got your bandana, big sunglasses and even bigger hat, but they won’t do you much good if your music festival tickets turn out to be fake. Read More...

March 22, 2019: Businesses Should Beware of Emails Compromising Accounts

En Español

A dutiful employee may be duped into making false payments that can hurt a business’s bottom line.
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March 8, 2019: Tax-season Phishing Scam Seeks to Hook Personal, Financial Data

En Español

Tax season is the busy season for identity thieves. Be careful when sharing your personal and tax information – particularly online. Read More...

February 22, 2019: Don’t Let Crooks Tap Your Wallet with Credit Card Scam

En Español

Consumers should beware of scammers trying to steal personal information as some credit card companies issue new “tap-to-pay” cards. Read More...

February 8, 2019: Seniors Should Beware of Online Romance Scam

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Seniors looking for love should be careful of fraudsters out to steal their savings through various ruses.  Read More...

January 11, 2019: District Attorney Jackie Lacey Says Just Hang Up on Suspicious Calls

En Español 

When an unknown caller asks for personal or financial information, just hang up. Read More...

December 14, 2018: Scammers Try to Take Portion of Unclaimed Property

En Español

People with forgotten bank accounts or insurance policies should beware of fraudsters seeking to profit from their overlooked assets. Read More...

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