Southeast Asia Unites to Combat Online Scam Trafficking in Myanmar

The recent rescue and repatriation of around 260 individuals believed to have been trafficked into online scam operations in Myanmar highlights the ongoing battle against criminal syndicates in Southeast Asia. These syndicates have forced many into scams involving false romances, fraudulent investments, and illegal... Read More.

Lassen County Sheriff warns of SCAM calls

The Lassen County Sheriff's Office has received reports of citizens receiving telephone calls from someone identifying themselves as an employee of the Sheriff's Office. The caller tells the citizen they missed a jury summons, are required to obtain money orders and bring them by... Read More.

Modoc County Sheriff Office warns of Publishers Clearing House Scam

Authorities are warning residents about a sophisticated scam involving fraudulent letters claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House (PCH), after an Alturas citizen, fell victim and brought the matter to the attention of the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office.The citizen received a letter informing him... Read More.

Those real-looking FasTrak texts? They’re really a scam

Scammers are not taking a break for the holidays, as they are targeting Bay Area residents with fake text messages about FasTrak. The messages claim that recipients owe money for using a toll lane and must pay to avoid late fees and legal action.... Read More.

Beware of Package SCAM

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged Californians to beware of package delivery text message scams. These messages often state an issue with your delivery and include a link to “resolve” the problem.Package delivery scams can occur more frequently over the gift-giving season when... Read More.

Jury Duty Scam Victimizes Susanville

Local authorities are issuing an urgent warning of an ongoing phone scam involving jury duty summons. Scammers impersonating law enforcement officials, including using the names of local judges and the Susanville Police Department, are calling claiming that you have failed to report for jury... Read More.

Scam Targeting City Utility Accounts

The City of Susanville says there is a new scam affecting utility users. There have been reports of calls going out to homes from scam artists requesting payment on your utility account to avoid sending it to collections.The city reminds you that the city... Read More.

Scammers Call as Sheriff Deputies in Latest Scam

Scammers again pretend to be sheriff's deputies in the latest ploy to get your money. The Plumas county sheriffs office says a scammer will call you on an outstanding warrant demanding payment. The sheriff’s office reminds you they will never call you to clear... Read More.

PSREC Scam Alert

Be alert for scammers if you are a PSREC Member; another scam is out to get your money. The co-op says the scam involves a phone call to you by a con artist posing as a co-op employee seeking immediate payment for service. You... Read More.