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Friday, July 10, 2026
SCAMS/Unclaimed Life Insurance— Unclaimed life insurance scams are making a comeback. Sadly, new victims are falling for the fraud. Some of them have reported the scam to the Federal Trade Commission. Here’s how the latest version works. The scammers impersonate lawyers. They send out random snail mail letters claiming one of their clients, with your last name, just died and […]
Friday, June 26, 2026
CA/Rideshare Companies— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A total of 128 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including more than a dozen female lawmakers from California, are asking House Speaker Mike Johnson to pull an amendment they say would hurt sexual assault victims. The amendment to the “BUILD America 250 Act,” a […]
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Travel/Summer Scams— Looking for a deal this summer, be careful, scammers are out to trick you out of your hard-earned money. While searching online for hotel and airfare discounts, keep an eye out for fake offers. “Scammers sometimes use paid ads and put their number alongside a well-known company’s name, or link to a website that only looks like it […]
Friday, June 19, 2026
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
USA/Home Mortgage Fraud— Victims of a huge mortgage fraud scheme are getting refunds from a nearly $3 million settlement. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation joined with the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and stop the fraud. “This case shows what’s possible when state and federal partners work together with purpose to crack down on fraud, hold bad […]
Friday, June 5, 2026
Burbank/Scam Alert— Scam Alert: Fraudulent Emails Requesting Payment SCAM ALERT: Beware of fraudulent emails claiming to be from the City and requesting payment. Before responding to any email requesting payment, remember: Official City of Burbank email addresses always end in @burbankca.gov The City will never request wire transfers or credit card info via email. If you receive a suspicious email […]
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Crime/Deadly Shooting— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Muslim community leaders and police are looking at ways to increase security around mosques and Islamic schools across California after a deadly shooting on Monday, May 18, at the Islamic Center of San Diego. The shooting killed three people and wounded a gardener. […]
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
