Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Don’t fall victim to unscrupulous contractorsSummer StephanJanuary 25, 2023 January 25, 20230132 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, 2022069 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, 20220113 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, 202202573 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, 20220253 There is a dark side to location sharing because bad actors have found nefarious ways to abuse the technology....
Community CommentaryOpinionKeeping seniors safe from scamsSummer StephanJuly 27, 2022July 27, 2022 July 27, 2022July 27, 20220102 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, 20220155 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, 20220166 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, 20220242 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, 20210124 In most cases the answer is no, you should not pay the ransom. ...