Big Bear, CA, November 6, 2015 - The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station has received numerous reports of a telephone scam wherein callers falsely identify themselves as representatives of the IRS and make demands for immediate payment of back taxes with Green Dot or other prepaid debit cards. These thieves use the IRS name to try to steal money or identities from targeted victims. They … [Read more...] about IRS Telephone Scam Alert
Phone scams
DWP Telephone Scammers Hitting Big Bear Again
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 21, 2014 – Telephone scammers are at it again attempting to now swindle DWP customers in Big Bear. Dani McGee of Big Bear Department of Water tells KBHR that beginning today several customers–mostly small business owners–have been called by people posing as DWP representatives. The callers try to pressure customers for information and a check to avoid … [Read more...] about DWP Telephone Scammers Hitting Big Bear Again
Phone Scammers Hit Harder During Holiday Season. Protect Yourself
Big Bear, Ca, December 8, 2011, 1:00pm - Big Bear Valley Residents should take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from scams asking for personal information. Recently residents in the Big Bear Valley have been called by people posing as their bank, and have been asked to give out personal bank information. According to Public Information Officer for the Big Bear … [Read more...] about Phone Scammers Hit Harder During Holiday Season. Protect Yourself