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.
Summer Stephan
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.
Commentary: Beware of COVID-19 vaccination card fraud and scams
Even as we return to pre-pandemic normalcy, consumers still need to be cautious about COVID-19-related scams and other fraudulent activity.
Commentary: The grandparent scam — avoid becoming a victim
While there are variations of the grandparent scam, they typically involve a call from a supposed grandchild who claims to be in trouble.
Commentary: What to know before switching to solar power
If done improperly, the installation can damage your home, leading to costly repairs.
County leaders discuss early months of North County pilot crisis team program
REGION — County officials today discussed the successes and challenges of the first few months of a program that began in January intended to help
