Posted by 101livescan on 7/12/13 8:47am
Msg #476531

SCAM ALERT~could happen anywhere USA!

Scam Alert
updated: Jul 11, 2013, 12:20 PM


Source: Santa Barbara Police Department

The Santa Barbara Police Department is warning the public about a possible scam taking place in our area. Thus far this activity has targeted elderly Spanish speaking residents on the Eastside and North End, however all Santa Barbara residents should remain vigilant and are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the police.

In recent days the City of Santa Barbara's Public Works Department has received reports of a subject posing as a "water employee" and contacting elderly Spanish speaking residents on the city's Eastside and North End. The subject informs residents that he needs to enter their homes for the purpose of testing their water quality. According to the Public Works Department, no such activity is currently being performed by the city or other agencies involved with water distribution in our area.

This activity may be a ruse perpetrated by criminals for the purpose of casing residences to burglarize or to commit some other crime of opportunity. Residents should exercise caution before allowing strangers to enter their homes and are advised to report suspicious activity to the Santa Barbara Police Department by calling 9-1-1.

Please share this information with anyone that may be vulnerable to this type of scam.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 7/12/13 8:52am
Msg #476532

This belongs in Leisure..not here.. n/m

Reply by 101livescan on 7/12/13 9:04am
Msg #476538

Re: This belongs in Leisure..not here..

Sorry about that everyone, long day yesterday. One more cup of java and I'll be good.

Reply by 101livescan on 7/12/13 9:04am
Msg #476540

Re: This belongs in Leisure..not here..

Sorry about that everyone, long day yesterday. One more cup of java and I'll be good.

Reply by HisHughness on 7/12/13 11:32am
Msg #476577

How many cups will it take to overcome double posting? n/m

Reply by 101livescan on 7/12/13 11:46am
Msg #476580

Re: How many cups will it take to overcome double posting?

I am not sure...working on it...10 signings yesterday, including one jail trip, and I'm toast today...only one package today, but got a whole car full of packages to move outta here. Think I'll take it easy today. Need to stretch out and do some hiking, see if I can wake up here.

Reply by GOLDGIRL/CA on 7/12/13 3:08pm
Msg #476617

Whoa! It takes a double post to get you out from hiding?!?! n/m

Reply by Ali/IL on 7/13/13 3:58pm
Msg #476704

Re: Whoa! It takes a double post to get you out from hiding?!?!

lol