ColumnsCommunity CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Price often tells you that goods are stolenSummer StephanMarch 20, 2024March 21, 2024 March 20, 2024March 21, 2024043 Everyone loves a bargain, but if it seems too good to be true, be suspicious. ...
Community CommentaryOpinionStephan: Are you licensed for that?Summer StephanJanuary 24, 2024 January 24, 2024085 Before you go looking for the most affordable contractor, a few words of caution....
Community CommentaryOpinionStephan: Vehicle theft is a crime of opportunitySummer StephanDecember 27, 2023 December 27, 2023063 Across the county, there were more than 11,300 auto thefts last year, representing about $140 million in losses....
Community CommentaryOpinionStephan: Beware of unscrupulous life insurance agentsSummer StephanNovember 29, 2023 November 29, 2023054 One type of scammer who does tremendous damage is not a faceless stranger....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Identity theft can happen to anyone, so prevention is keySummer StephanSeptember 20, 2023 September 20, 2023092 California is ranked 14th in the country for identity theft reports, according to an FTC report....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Avoid being scammed by AI voice spoofing callsSummer StephanAugust 16, 2023 August 16, 20230114 Cybercriminals only need a few seconds of voice audio to be able to clone it using artificial intelligence....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Beware of gift card scamsSummer StephanMay 24, 2023 May 24, 20230634 There is a dark side to having gift cards hanging within easy reach, and scammers have found a way to exploit the convenience....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Impersonator scamsSummer StephanApril 25, 2023 April 25, 20230130 Tax season is a good time to remind people that no government agency will call, text or reach out via social media to ask for...
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: From love to extortion — beware romance scamsSummer StephanApril 5, 2023 April 5, 20230415 When you meet someone new through a dating app or other online platform, the excitement can lower your instinct that something is amiss....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Protecting farmworkers from criminal wage theftSummer StephanFebruary 22, 2023 February 22, 20230142 this group, which is so vital to our state, also includes some of our community’s most vulnerable and taken advantage workers....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Don’t fall victim to unscrupulous contractorsSummer StephanJanuary 25, 2023 January 25, 20230304 Any person providing home improvements or repairs above the $500 handyman exception is required to have a state issued license....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Crypto wallet scams — don’t be the weak linkSummer StephanDecember 28, 2022December 29, 2022 December 28, 2022December 29, 20220161 Bad actors are relying on our complacency to think up new ways to scam us. The latest trend is cryptocurrency wallet scams....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Battling hate in San DiegoSummer StephanNovember 16, 2022November 16, 2022 November 16, 2022November 16, 20220165 With hate crimes increasing across our nation, state and region, prosecuting and preventing hate crimes is a priority for the DA's Office....
Community CommentaryCommentary: Don’t be victim of title fraudSummer StephanSeptember 28, 2022September 28, 2022 September 28, 2022September 28, 202202901 Bad actors have evolved in their treachery and have moved on to stealing homeownership through title fraud....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Be aware of location sharingSummer StephanAugust 10, 2022August 10, 2022 August 10, 2022August 10, 20220822 There is a dark side to location sharing because bad actors have found nefarious ways to abuse the technology....