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October 9, 2015: Fraud Alert: Lotto Scratcher Scam Can Rub Consumers the Wrong Way

En Español

Customers hoping to scratch it rich with lottery tickets may have even lower odds of winning because of a few unscrupulous merchants. Read more...

October 7, 2015: District Attorney Jackie Lacey Presents Awards for Courageous Deeds

 

District Attorney Jackie Lacey presented Courageous Citizen Awards recently to three men and a woman who acted fearlessly and at considerable personal risk to help victims of crime.Read more...

September 25, 2015: Fraud Alert: Don’t Let Reverse Mortgage Scams Drain Your Savings

En Español

Los Angeles County airwaves are inundated with TV and radio ads touting reverse mortgages. But seniors considering these sales pitches should be aware that there are reverse mortgage-related scams that criminals use to bilk consumers.Read more...

September 16, 2015: District Attorney Lacey Tosses First Pitch

 

That’s a strike!

District Attorney Jackie Lacey threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium Sept. 15 as part of Law Enforcement Appreciation Night.Read more...

September 11, 2015: Fraud Alert: Don’t Get Duped in Jury Duty Scam

En Español

The calls and emails appear legitimate and frightening -- pay up for failing to report for jury duty or you may be arrested. Read more...

August 28, 2015: Fraud Alert: Beware of Timeshare Purchase Scams

En Español

Owners of timeshare properties can be inundated with offers that buyers are eager to take over their payments. But often these offers are scams targeting seniors.Read more...

August 18, 2015: Project LEAD Brings Prosecutors into the Classroom

 

It may have been the only not guilty verdict to bring a smile to the face of Deputy District Attorney Jeff Stodel. Read more...

August 14, 2015: Keep a Sharp Eye Out For ATM Fraud

En Español

ATM cameras are typically used to catch criminals using a stolen card, but thieves have found ways to shoot their own video to steal cash. Read more...

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