What do phones, computers and traveling have in common? The risk of being exposed to scams. 7 On Your Side's Stephanie Sierra has tips to protect your money.
The Antioch couple said it was difficult to get past the loss of personal mementos in the burglary, like her grandmother's locket and dad's funeral program. They had no idea the burglars also stole their identity and quietly racked up $10K in toll violations under their name. The Orange County Transportation Authority told them they were responsible for $10,000 in penalties.
It's not just one or two shopping carts, but there's what appears to be dozens of them spanning the Colma Creek marsh adjacent to the SF bay. "This is certainly the greatest concentration that I've ever seen in one place," said a representative from Save the Bay about the shopping carts along the trail.
Some soccer fans are turning to third-party sellers in the hopes of scoring a great deal -- but should be cautious of scam sellers.
The email appears convincing, using the name of Marin County Community Development Agency Director Sarah Jones and including official-looking language about project approval status.