Scam Alerts
Scams target people of all backgrounds, ages and income levels. Scammers play on our emotions and generosity. They succeed by being clever, calculating, and often cruel. They often combine sophisticated technology with age-old tricks to get people to send money or give out personal information. They add new twists to old schemes and pressure people to make important decisions on the spot. But they also succeed because their victims have not been forewarned.
The best way to protect yourself against a scam is to be informed. Following are links for information on current scams that you should be aware of as well as tips on how not to become a victim:
- Online orders delayed by “tariffs”? It could be a scam - BBB Scam Alert, June 3, 2025
- New text message phishing scam impersonates your state’s DMV - BBB Scam Alert
- Think that text message is from USPS? It could be a scam - FTC Consumer Alert, April 23, 2025
- Asked to pay to claim a million-dollar prize? Don’t bet on it - FTC Consumer Alert, March 19, 2025
- That call or email saying you missed jury duty and need to pay? It’s a scam - FTC Consumer Alert, March 7, 2025
- Scam alert: QR code on an unexpected package - FTC Consumer Alert, January 23, 2025
- Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam - FTC Consumer Alert, January 17, 2025
- Did someone insist you pay them with cryptocurrency? - FTC Consumer Alert, August 28, 2023
- Hang up on imposter scams - FTC Consumer Alert, May 23, 2022
- New crypto payment scam alert - FTC Consumer Alert, January 10, 2022
- Scammers are tricking more people into buying gift cards - FTC Consumer Alert, December 8, 2021
- How To Avoid a Scam - FTC Consumer Advice Article
- What to Do if You Were Scammed - FTC Consumer Advice Article
Report a Scam
If you believe that you have fallen victim to a scam, please contact your local law enforcement agency.
Scam & Fraud Resources
Reading Materials
The following alerts, reports and pamphlets are provided for information purposes.
Informational Videos
Better Business Bureau Consumer Tips
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Or to confirm a scam, please contact the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number or email the YCSO Webmaster.
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