Community CommentaryOpinionKeeping seniors safe from scamsSummer StephanJuly 27, 2022July 27, 2022 July 27, 2022July 27, 20220202 Every year in San Diego County, senior citizens are scammed out of millions of dollars by bad actors who prey on vulnerability....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: How to avoid rental scamsSummer StephanMay 25, 2022 May 25, 20220248 Rental housing in the county is precious and usually comes at premium cost. Now, bad actors are taking advantage of increased demand....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: How to avoid crypto scamsSummer StephanMay 4, 2022 May 4, 20220265 Scammers know that people don’t want to miss out on making easy money on “the next big thing.” Today, that next big thing is cryptocurrency....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Don’t get scammed into buying phony COVID testsSummer StephanJanuary 19, 2022 January 19, 20220333 By now, we know unscrupulous scammers are always waiting for their next opportunity and the shortage of COVID-19 tests is no different....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Ransomware — To pay or not to pay?Summer StephanOctober 20, 2021October 25, 2021 October 20, 2021October 25, 20210192 In most cases the answer is no, you should not pay the ransom. ...
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Beware of COVID-19 vaccination card fraud and scamsSummer StephanJuly 21, 2021 July 21, 20210173 Even as we return to pre-pandemic normalcy, consumers still need to be cautious about COVID-19-related scams and other fraudulent activity....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: The grandparent scam — avoid becoming a victimSummer StephanJune 30, 2021 June 30, 20210188 While there are variations of the grandparent scam, they typically involve a call from a supposed grandchild who claims to be in trouble....
Community CommentaryLettersOpinionOpinionsCommentary: Pay your bills, not scammersSummer StephanOctober 19, 2020 October 19, 20200528 Paying bills online is very common, but unfortunately, even something as mundane as paying a utility bill can become a rollercoaster ride now that scammers...
LettersOpinionOpinionsDA Summer Stephan: Scam call or real call? What to knowSummer StephanJuly 13, 2020July 13, 2020 July 13, 2020July 13, 202001515 The coronavirus and U.S. Census are making answering your phone fashionable again. But just because you know you might be receiving a call from a...
Community CommentaryOpinionOpinionsDA Summer Stephan: Prevent financial elder abuseSummer StephanJune 24, 2019June 24, 2019 June 24, 2019June 24, 20190680 Since June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, I’d like to bring your attention to important tips we give to seniors so they don’t become victims....