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Sunday, December 14, 2025
By Guest Contributor Sunday, December 14, 2025
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Tech support scammers are getting more skillful at pretending to be legitimate

Tech Support Scams     (StatePoint) Ever received an unexpected alert by text or email claiming there is a problem with your computer that the sender needs your help to fix? That could very well have been a tech support scam. Tech Support Scam Tactics The scammer impersonates an expert who may have more technical knowledge than you and pretends […]
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Friday, September 26, 2025
By Public News Service Friday, September 26, 2025
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Watch out for deceptive Medicare offers

  Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Experts on Medicare are warning of an onslaught of deceptive ads targeting older adults, as many prepare for the upcoming Medicare open enrollment period. Californians are getting lots of calls and postcards for Medicare Advantage plans. Many promise incentives, such as gift cards, or offer benefits […]
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Friday, September 12, 2025
By Public News Service Friday, September 12, 2025
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CA bill to put the brakes on auto retail scams headed to the desk of Governor Newsom

  Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   You know how some car dealerships tell people one price to get them in the door, then jack it up with a bunch of add-ons? It would become illegal under a bill being considered in California. The Combating Auto Retail Scams Act has been approved by the legislature […]
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By Public News Service Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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Medical equipment scams target older Californians

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Scams involving false claims for medical equipment are spreading across California, according to experts in Medicare fraud. Sometimes scammers offer free equipment in exchange for your Medicare number, even if you do not need it. They bill Medicare and potentially get paid. Carolina Oehler, program specialist […]
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Friday, February 28, 2025
By Public News Service Friday, February 28, 2025
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Scams related to recent LA wildfires surging

Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Scams are rising in the wake of the Los Angeles fires, according to a warning on social media from the Pasadena Police Department – so experts have some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. There have been reports of people pretending to be fire victims, approaching shoppers […]
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Thursday, February 13, 2025
By Public News Service Thursday, February 13, 2025
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Don’t let scammers ruin your Valentine’s Day

  Alex Gonzalez, producer, Arizona News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and experts want to caution everyone to be careful with whom they are talking to online. The National Retail Federation estimated more than 50% of consumers will spend more than $27 billion on the holiday. Some will get caught up in online fraud […]
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