Scam Squad

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As more people are sheltering in place, crooks are actually stealing mail from private and public mailboxes. They look for mail containing checks that they can alter and cash themselves. Don't miss this timely episode!

A gentleman who thought he had purchased horses from a legitimate seller was scammed by a crook who didn't deliver. But you'll be inspired when you hear how he managed to turn the tables on the scammer! This is SURE to be one of your favorite episodes!!

March 28 - 2020

March 14th, 2020. Slam the Scam is the latest advise. Find out what it's all about.

March 7, 2020. Corona Virus Scams. Many Scams are now out there about the Corona Virus.

To talk to Deputy District Attorney Vicki Johnson about a scam, or to tell your story on Scam Squad to help others, (no matter where you live), call the Santa Barbara Fraud Hotline at 805-568-2442.

Subscribe to Scam Squad’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScamSquad/videos

Also, BBB Scam Tracker is a free tool anyone can use to report suspected scams. Report scams to warn others so they can avoid similar cons. https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker

Debit Card Compromise is more common than you'd think! Shawn Dyer, Senior Fraud Specialist at Montecito Bank and Trust, explains how crooks are getting hold of your card number, and processing a small transaction as a test that you might not even notice. Don't miss this important warning!!!

To talk to Deputy District Attorney Vicki Johnson about a scam, or to tell your story on Scam Squad to help others, (no matter where you live), call the Santa Barbara Fraud Hotline at 805-568-2442.

Subscribe to Scam Squad’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScamSquad/videos

Also, BBB Scam Tracker is a free tool anyone can use to report suspected scams. Report scams to warn others so they can avoid similar cons. https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker

February 20th, 2020 Tech Support Refund. A new twist on an old scam.

To talk to Deputy District Attorney Vicki Johnson about a scam, or to tell your story on Scam Squad to help others, (no matter where you live), call the Santa Barbara Fraud Hotline at 805-568-2442.

Subscribe to Scam Squad’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScamSquad/videos

Also, BBB Scam Tracker is a free tool anyone can use to report suspected scams. Report scams to warn others so they can avoid similar cons. https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker

February 15th, 2020. There is a phone scam going around that tries to get your Social Security information and even credit card information. Beware of these phone scams!

To talk to Deputy District Attorney Vicki Johnson about a scam, or to tell your story on Scam Squad to help others, (no matter where you live), call the Santa Barbara Fraud Hotline at 805-568-2442. Subscribe to Scam Squad’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScamSquad/videos

Also, BBB Scam Tracker is a free tool anyone can use to report suspected scams. Report scams to warn others so they can avoid similar cons. https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker

Bit coin and Cryptocurrency introduction 101. Featuring Dr. Judy Christman Yates

To talk to Deputy District Attorney Vicki Johnson about a scam, or to tell your story on Scam Squad to help others, (no matter where you live), call the Santa Barbara Fraud Hotline at 805-568-2442. Subscribe to Scam Squad’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScamSquad/videos

Also, BBB Scam Tracker is a free tool anyone can use to report suspected scams. Report scams to warn others so they can avoid similar cons. https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker