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O.C. Social Services warns of a Facebook phishing scam that targets EBT users

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County, Orange County Social Services Agency, Santa Ana Leave a comment

County of Orange Social Services Agency Warns of Facebook Phishing Scam

Orange County, CA – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) is warning residents of a phishing scam on Facebook that attempts to obtain cardholder information of CalWORKs, CalFresh, and General Relief clients throughout California.

The California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Cardholder Call Center has received complaints that “someone” posted a comment on Facebook advising cardholders to call a scam phone number – (877) 449-7795 – and provide their card number and PIN so that their benefits could be posted right away. This is a phishing attempt to obtain cardholder information. Continue reading→

The SAPD is searching for two suspects who scammed elderly victims at local banks

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Art Pedroza Posted in Banking, Costa Mesa, Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana Elderly Scammer and his car

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Detectives From Santa Ana & Costa Mesa PDs Asking For Assistance In Identifying Suspects In An Elderly Scam

On 04/11/2017 at approximately 1:20 pm, an elderly 84 year-old victim was approached by two suspects on the street, convinced to go to the bank and withdraw money from his account, which was eventually taken by the waiting suspects. A similar crime was reported to the Costa Mesa PD on 04/28/2017 at 1030 a.m. These suspects are known to loiter around banks and bus stops near banks. Continue reading→

The FTC halts a California based mortgage relief scam

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Federal Government, Lawyers, Orange County Leave a comment

FTC Halts California Based Mortgage Relief Scam

Defendants Claimed ‘Mass Joinder’ Lawsuits Would Void Mortgage, Stop Foreclosure

The Federal Trade Commission has charged the operators of a mortgage relief scam with bilking millions of dollars from homeowners by falsely telling them they could join a so-called “mass joinder” lawsuit that would save them from foreclosure and provide additional financial awards.

“Preying on homeowners who already are financially distressed and struggling to pay their mortgages is appalling,” said Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “That’s why stopping phony mortgage relief operations, like this one, is a priority at the FTC.” Continue reading→

Supervisor Andrew Do will host a free scam prevention seminar on 9/8

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Andrew Do, Crime, Orange County, Seniors, Westminster Leave a comment

Supervisor Andrew Do Hosts a Free Scam Prevention Seminar

Senior Scam Stopper will Help Stop Crime against Orange County’s Most Vulnerable Population

(Westminster, CA) – Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do and the Contractors State License Board are helping Orange County residents fight back against scam artists and identity theft with a free scam prevention seminar.

On September 8th, the public is invited to join a free Senior Scam Stopper Seminar in Westminster. Continue reading→

Supervisor Do and the OCDA are hosting a Scam Prevention Seminar on 2/17

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Andrew Do, Crime, Orange County, Politics, Tony Rackauckas, Westminster Leave a comment

Join District Attorney Tony Rackauckas and Supervisor Andrew Do for a Westminster Community Event
You are invited to join Supervisor Andrew Do and District Attorney Tony Rackauckas for a Scam Prevention Seminar.

Orange County is helping residents stay one step ahead of the scammers. Join this free public event to learn how to spot a scam, protect your credit and fight back against identity thieves. Continue reading→

State Senator Correa applauds approval of legislation to prevent loan modifications scams

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Art Pedroza Posted in Lou Correa, Real Estate, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Lou Correa at work

State Senator Lou Correa, who represents Santa Ana and Anaheim, is quite pleased about the passage this week of SB 94, which “will protect vulnerable and distressed home owners from becoming victims of predatory mortgage scams,” according to a press release which I am enclosing below.

“The bill abolishes the common practice in the loan modification sector of collecting advance fees prior to completing any loan modification services,” according to PR Web.

The merican Mitigation Law Group has established a California SB 94 fact page designed to educate homeowners. The information can be reached via the company’s home loan modification website at http://www.amlawgroup.net. Click “Resources” and then select “California SB 94” from the drop down. Continue reading→