As the kids would say, “That’s lower than whale poop, and that’s at the bottom of the ocean!” That’s how I feel about the companies that are raking in billions with the myriad of frauds perpetrated on the public. They… Continue Reading
The follow statement has been released by Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie A. Bridgett: “On Monday June 7th, my office concluded our initial factual investigation of allegations of fraud related to the gathering of signatures and filing of notices of… Continue Reading
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California and the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) is warning California taxpayers to be alert about possible scams relating to COVID-19 economic impact payments. U.S. Attorney McGregor W.… Continue Reading
Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding COVID-19. In an effort to keep you well informed, here are the 10 most common COVID-19 related scams we have seen so far: I. Stimulus Check a. The Federal Government is working on… Continue Reading
Since the tragic events on July 26th, 2018, when the Carr Fire swept through numerous neighborhoods in Shasta County and the City of Redding, the Redding Police Department Neighborhood Police Unit (NPU) has worked diligently to help victims rebound from… Continue Reading
The Redding Police Department would like to warn residents of continued telephone fraud attempts involving suspect(s) claiming to be federal Internal Revenue Service agents. SHASCOM dispatch has received over 50 calls for service today from citizens concerned about phone messages… Continue Reading
Over the past several months residents of Shasta County have been receiving fictitious telephone calls about outstanding arrest warrants due to missed jury service, they have a relative in jail in need of bail money, or they owe money to… Continue Reading
In the beginning of August 2014, several reports were made to the Sheriff’s Office and other local area law enforcement agencies regarding a telephone scam where the suspects were posing as Sheriff’s Office employees, demanding money to clear arrest warrants… Continue Reading
On August 15, 2014 at 12:18 pm, Redding Police officers responded to Redding Bank of Commerce (1951 Churn Creek Road) for a call of a subject trying to cash a manufactured check. By the time officers arrived, the male subject… Continue Reading
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