Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau investigates complex cases involving major frauds, real estate fraud, elder fiduciary fraud, identity theft and cybercrime.
Los Angeles County, CA
Joined July 2021
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Recent Crime Trend - Impersonation Scams
•The Sheriff’s Department and other police agencies will never request any type of payment over the phone or online.
•Official transactions are conducted in-person and inside a sheriff’s station, courthouse, or custody facility.
#SCAM – at Los Angeles, CA
On Thursday October 5th, 10:00 A.M. to 11:15 A.M., we will be participating in Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin's Scam Alert Seminar at Founders Hall. Please come out and learn about current scams and how to protect yourself.#fraud #scams #ScamAlert #aarp @ASM_Irwin @LASDHQ @LHSLASD
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Join us next Thursday, Oct 5th in @CityofCalabasas for the kickoff of our series of Scam Alert Seminars. Thank you @AARPCA, @CaliforniaDFPI, CA DOJ, & @LHSLASD for your willingness to share this important information. Future seminars can be found at a42.asmdc.org/events #AD42
People reported a record $547 million in losses to romance scams in 2021, up about 80% from 2020. In 2021, people reported paying romance scammers more with gift cards than with any other payment method, and cryptocurrency payments were the most costly. #romancescams #Valentines
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#LASD Fraud and Cyber Crimes Detectives are Seeking the Public's Assistance to locate Suspect
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, their loved ones, and our fellow law enforcement peers Down Under of the Queensland Police Service, Australia. instagram.com/p/CmKlOQnPTHB/…
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@LASDCyber wanted to give a big shoutout to the best cyber crime enforcement agency in the US! They are high experienced, highly knowledgeable and deserve high praise in fighting cyber crime. The best division out there! This division sets the bar for all other agencies 2 aim for
Sextortion crimes are on the rise. Once you send a photo to someone else on social media, you no longer control its spread across the internet. Think before you click on the send button. fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/com…
Tomorrow, June 15th, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #weaad Wear purple in support and to spread awareness about elder abuse. 💜 #LASDFiduciaryElderFraudDetail instagram.com/p/Cey2BpBpu13/…
Monday is Memorial Day. A day to honor the brave American service member who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom. @LASDCyber respectfully and humbly honors them and their #GoldStar families for their sacrifice. @USArmy @USNavy @USAirforce @USMC #freedomisntfree
Cryptocurrency theft is on the rise. Here are a few things to consider:
+Keep your private key and seed private
+Consider the "too good to be true" rule
+Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication
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@LASDHQ @coinbase
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Today is #ArmedForcesDay! @LASDHQ would like to pay tribute to all our department members who are active, reserve, and veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service in defending our nation and for continuing to serve the communities of @CountyofLA. – at Tustin, CA
According to the @FBI, 18,000 cases of #sextortion occurred in the United States last year. The majority of the victims were teenage boys. Protect your children and monitor their social media use. #onlinesafety #protectyourkids
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If #cybercriminals strike, call the #FBI. We're on a 24/7 mission to protect Americans—in real life and online. Visit the #FBI's booth at #RSAC 2022 from June 6-9 to learn more about reaching out to your local FBI field office. ow.ly/T21y50Jeqj3
ALT What to report: The identity of the victim of the incident // The nature of the incident // When the incident was initially detected // How the incident was initially detected // A timeline of events // Logs for the affected machines // The actions that have already been taken // Who has been notified of the incident // The identity of whoever reported the incident
The 2021 FBI Internet Crimes Report (IC3) has been published. Below are a few highlights.
- The largest victim age group was 60+ ($1.68B)
- The top victim country was the United States
- The top victim state was California
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Mark your calendars NCEA’s 2022 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Twitter Chat #WEAADChat on 6/8 at 10AM PT. Join us to share your #WEAAD plans, community supports, and resources! RSVP here: twtvite.com/WEAADChat2022
The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency #CISA has published a website to assist the public with cybersecurity. For more information, you can visit their #ShieldsUp website at: cisa.gov/shields-up #cybersecurity #lasdhq