Cry for justice: Victim’s plea for community support
For the past several years, I have been living a nightmare that I would not wish upon anyone. I have become the target of persistent...
San Diego County District Attorney’s Office
Stephan: Beware charity scams
During the holiday season, we often reflect on what we are thankful for and how we can help others in need. Many of us get...
Stephan: Save lives this holiday season — don’t drink and drive
My office has the tough duty of seeing the specifics of every fatal DUI that happens across the county and as you can imagine, the...
Stephan: Simple forgery can lead to massive real estate fraud
Every year in San Diego County dozens of real estate fraud cases are referred to our office for potential prosecution. Since buying a home is...
Stephan: We all have a role in preventing domestic violence
Unlike violence and harm that comes at the hands of a stranger, domestic violence has the additional trauma of the abuser being someone the victim...
Stephan: Don’t fall prey to investment scams
Californians fall prey to more online investment scams and lose more money than residents of any other state in the country, according to the FBI’s...
Stephan: Beware gold scams
Now that buying gold bars has come back into popularity with retailers such as Costco making the purchase easy, those of us in law enforcement...
Stephan: Are you overpaying for a bag of apples?
With prices of everyday essentials going up, getting the weight and price right is more important than ever to consumers....
Stephan: Deception behind the computer screen
Bad actors often use sophisticated methods to mimic legitimate businesses that consumers deal with regularly....
Commentary: Price often tells you that goods are stolen
Everyone loves a bargain, but if it seems too good to be true, be suspicious. ...
Woman sentenced for illegally occupying elderly victim’s home
REGION – A woman who illegally moved into an 89-year-old resident’s Carmel Mountain Ranch home after the victim was moved into a nursing care facility...
Stephan: Are you licensed for that?
Before you go looking for the most affordable contractor, a few words of caution....
Stephan: Vehicle theft is a crime of opportunity
Across the county, there were more than 11,300 auto thefts last year, representing about $140 million in losses....
Stephan: Beware of unscrupulous life insurance agents
One type of scammer who does tremendous damage is not a faceless stranger....