Criminals are always looking for opportunities to rip people off. Among their most vulnerable targets: the elderly.
Watch this video from KUSI's Good Morning San Diego and watch Sheriff's Financial Crimes/Elder Abuse Detective Steve Moe discuss what scams are making the rounds. You will also learn how to protect yourself from becoming a scam victim.
If you feel you have become the victim of a scam, call the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200 or your local law enforcement agency.
For more information on the Sheriff's Financial Crimes Unit, visit: sdsheriff.net/financial. For more on the Sheriff's Elder Abuse Unit, visit: sdsheriff.net/elder.