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.
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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
Election Night Recap: Surviving the ‘jungle’
In local races, San Marcos Mayor Jim Desmond, a republican, cruised to victory in the race for the open seat in District 5 of the
Outside money supporting DA candidate Jones-Wright tops $1.5 million
The outside money reported this week in the San Diego County district attorney’s race reached new highs, with spending by pro-Geneviéve Jones-Wright PACs totaling $1.5
