South San Francisco, CA October 8, 2020 Submitted by SMC Alert PREFACE: While this alert specifies Millbrae, it is important to remember scam calls can be received by anyone. If you are a South City resident with concerns, please contact…
Tag: Phone Scams
Letter to Editor: Be aware of COVID19 phone scam
South San Francisco, CA August 11, 2020 by Carole Brady-Dupont Warning! There are some ugly people out there. Be careful of a call like this! Apparently, we need to prepare for these phone calls …just in case ? ‘Good morning,…
SSFPD Medial Release: Phone Scammers ‘Spoofs’ SSFPD Phone Number – Do NOT Fall Prey!
South San Francisco, Ca March 20, 2019 Submitted by SSFPD WARNING: Scammers using “spoofed” SSFPD phone number The South San Francisco Police Department is issuing a warning to residents to be on alert for a phone scam that spoofs…
Letter to Editor: Social Security Scam Warning
South San Francisco, CA August 1, 2018 by SSF Resident I’ve had three phone calls from this social security scam today and I want to let as many people know about it as possible. Yes, they have Indian accents just…
Stay a Step Ahead of the Latest Telephone Scams
South San Francisco, CA August 8, 2017 Submitted by SM Police Our Crime Analyst, CSO Scalzo, and Officer C. Basurto have brought it to my attention that there have been a few different telephone scams that have been reported…
SCAM ALERT: If Caller Asks “Can You Hear Me?,” Just Hang Up
South San Francisco, CA January 6, 2017 Submitted by Sheri Boles, CPUC If Caller Asks “Can You Hear Me?,” Just Hang Up by Better Business Bureau – San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Coastal California The Better Business Bureau…
FRAUD ALERT: Scammers Can Fake Caller ID Info
South San Francisco, CA May 4, 2016 Submitted by Sheri Boles, CPUC by Andrew Johnson Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Your phone rings. You recognize the number, but when you pick up, it’s someone else. What’s…
Scammers Posing as CalWater Company in Bogus Phone Calls
South San Francisco, CA July 17, 2015 Submitted by CalWater Service We have received reports from customers that a company called them stating that they represent Cal Water and are offering electrical services for the customer’s home. Although Home Emergency…
CPUC safety tips and help available to prevent scams
South San Francisco, CA March 12, 2013 The California Public Utilities Commission is advising community members how to avoid being scammed as the South San Francisco Police Department continue to release reports detailing how our neighbors are tricked into believing…
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
South San Francisco, CA January 29, 2015 by Amy Hebert Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Another tax scam: IRS imposters Tax identity theft is the theme of the week, but it’s not the only tax scam we’re talking about. Complaints to…