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  • Military Veterans are the Target in Veteran's Day Scams

    LA County District Attorney Office|Oct 26, 2020

    Thieves have their sights on military veterans by trying to dupe them on the day that pays tribute to them. Crooks try to take advantage of former servicemen and women on Veterans Day by touting special offers or dubious investment advice. They pose as a representative from the Veterans Administration and ask to update records. They also try to charge for military records that are available for free. TIPS: Do not pay money upfront without doing your due diligence. Never give out personal...

  • You Could Have More Than Your Heart Stolen on Valentine's Day

    LA County DA|Feb 13, 2018

    Unexpected Packages Could Surprise Your Wallet An unexpected gift on Valentine's Day might seem like a nice way to your heart, but these deliveries may also give scammers a direct route to your credit card. In the Bogus Delivery Scam, the victim gets a phone call from a "shipping company" to schedule a delivery. The scammer, sometimes dressed in uniform, arrives at the victim's house with the package. If asked who sent it, the scammer says he or she doesn't know or that the sender's card will...

  • Sheriff's Dept Issues Statement on Gay Pride Event in West Hollywood

    LA County Sheriff, LASD|Jun 12, 2016

    The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is the principal law enforcement agency in West Hollywood. They issued the following statement 11:15 a.m. 6/12: Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families of this horrific attack which occurred in Orlando early this morning. While there are no specific or credible threats received by law enforcement for the greater Los Angeles area, our personnel maintain a heightened state of situational awareness and remain vigilant in the protection...