In Santa Barbara, a new scam is on the rise, where fraudsters pose as bank clerks, government, or law enforcement representatives to intimidate and scare residents into transferring their money.
Courier Scam Warning
Kristina Perkins, Chief Criminal Investigator for the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s office, explains that these scammers will call residents, claiming their money is at risk, and attempt to get them to transfer funds.
Residents are advised to be cautious and verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a bank clerk or government representative before taking any action.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
