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Sheriff Alerts Community: Scammers Net $50,000 in Bitcoin Con

Thursday, May 2

Scammers are back at it. Swindling 50,000 dollars in a Bitcoin con.Today, Lassen County Sheriff John McGarva emphasized that scammers are becoming highly sophisticated, making their schemes very convincing. The latest tactic involves callers falsely claiming to be a former sergeant with the Lassen... Read More.

Scammers Impersonate Sheriff’s Dispatchers, Targeting Victims for Money

Thursday, April 18

Scammers are portraying themselves as dispatchers from the Lassen County Sheriff's office.Sheriff John McGarva says those who have fallen victim to this scam have reported receiving alarming calls alleging their failure to comply with a subpoena from the Lassen County Grand Jury that has... Read More.

Increase in Scammers Leaves PG&E Helping Customers Protect Themselves

Thursday, May 11

PG&E warns customers about scammers and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.With recent increases in scams targeting PGE customers, the company is sharing how not to become a victim. Based on data collected in 2023, nearly 19,000 scam attempts were made, and... Read More.

Scammers Call as Sheriff Deputies in Latest Scam

Thursday, January 19

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.