Scam Squad

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Doris Roof, Fraud Manager at Montecito Bank & Trust, shares a warning from processors of debit and credit cards. Fraudsters have found a way to trigger an alert about a suspicious transaction (which they instigated). After you receive a two-step verification code, the crooks call you and pretend to be your bank. They may request the two-step verification code that you were sent, pretending to try to help you. Don't fall for it! It's a ruse to gain access to your account so they can reset your password and gain access to your account. Remember, the caller ID may LOOK like it's coming from your own financial institution! Always call your bank directly after researching their legitimate phone number! Be sure to subscribe to Scam Squad so you don't miss any important Scam Alerts!

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Santa Barbara Police Officers, together with the Secret Service, work quickly and recover 50 K to a ninety-year old gentleman who was scammed by ruthless con-artists who used the Social Security Scam.

Shawn Dyer, Senior Fraud Specialist at Montecito Bank & Trust, reports on the Craigslist Overpayment Scam and Tech Support Scams. Beware of fraudsters who overpay or try to get you off the Craigslist platform for your communications. Don’t click on links that pop up on your computer or phone, telling you that you’re having a technical problem. And once again, we’re reminded that gift cards should NEVER be used as a form of payment

Deputy District Attorney, Vicki Johnson, speaks to criminologist, Dr Judy Christman Yates, who walks listeners through steps that can be taken to stop unsolicited junk mail and 'junk phone calls.' Together, they also review the guidelines that legitimate telemarketers MUST follow. If they don't, you're urged to file a complaint with the FTC. Telemarketers who are violating the guidelines face serious fines and the FTC means business! If you live in the Santa Barbara area and would like to report a scam, call the FRAUD HOTLINE at 805-568-2442.

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