Commentary: Don’t fall victim to unscrupulous contractors
Any person providing home improvements or repairs above the $500 handyman exception is required to have a state issued license....
San Diego County District Attorney’s Office
Commentary: Crypto wallet scams — don’t be the weak link
Bad actors are relying on our complacency to think up new ways to scam us. The latest trend is cryptocurrency wallet scams....
Commentary: Battling hate in San Diego
With hate crimes increasing across our nation, state and region, prosecuting and preventing hate crimes is a priority for the DA's Office....
Commentary: Don’t be victim of title fraud
Bad actors have evolved in their treachery and have moved on to stealing homeownership through title fraud....
Commentary: Be aware of location sharing
There is a dark side to location sharing because bad actors have found nefarious ways to abuse the technology....
Keeping seniors safe from scams
Every year in San Diego County, senior citizens are scammed out of millions of dollars by bad actors who prey on vulnerability....
Commentary: How to avoid rental scams
Rental housing in the county is precious and usually comes at premium cost. Now, bad actors are taking advantage of increased demand....
Commentary: How to avoid crypto scams
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....
Commentary: Don’t get scammed into buying phony COVID tests
By now, we know unscrupulous scammers are always waiting for their next opportunity and the shortage of COVID-19 tests is no different....
Commentary: Ransomware — To pay or not to pay?
In most cases the answer is no, you should not pay the ransom. ...
