🚨 National Consumer Protection Week: Crypto Scams 🚨
Were you told to send cryptocurrency to fix a problem, protect your money, or avoid arrest?
That’s a scam!!
...Scammers prefer cryptocurrency because:
• Transactions are immediate
• Payments are irreversible
• Once sent, your money is extremely difficult to recover
Remember:
Law enforcement and government agencies never demand payment in cryptocurrency or gift cards.
➡Not for bail.
➡Not for fines.
➡Not for warrants.
If someone pressures you to pay quickly using Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other cryptocurrency, stop. Verify independently. Talk to someone you trust.
If you believe you’ve been targeted, report it at ic3.gov.
Join Us for an Evening of HOPE!
Under the stars at the breathtaking Tierra Rejada at Walnut Grove, we’ll come together for the Voices of Hope Gala on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 5:00 ...p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The unforgettable evening will be filled with inspiration, education, interactive experiences, a live auction, and more.
Secure your spot and be part of this life-changing night! Tickets and more information available now: https://paybee.io/@vcfjcf@14
🚨 Consumer Alert for Seniors 🚨
The California Department of Real Estate is urging older adults to stay alert for real estate and mortgage scams targeting seniors across California.
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Scammers are exploiting trust and financial vulnerability through schemes involving foreclosure “rescue,” fake rentals, reverse mortgages, timeshares, vacant land sales, and fraudulent property record filings.
🔎 Protect Yourself:
• Use only licensed professionals — verify at dre.ca.gov or dfpi.ca.gov
• Never pay cash or wire funds for real estate transactions
• Never pay upfront for loan modifications or foreclosure relief
• Never sign documents you don’t understand — or that contain blank spaces
• Monitor your property title regularly
• If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
⚠️ Common scams include:
• Foreclosure rescue schemes
• Online rental fraud
• Unlicensed property managers
• Real property recordation fraud
• Reverse mortgage scams
• Vacant land scams
If you suspect fraud, report it immediately. Staying vigilant can prevent devastating financial loss.
Please share this with the seniors in your life. Knowledge is protection.
🚨 Consumer Alert for Seniors 🚨
The California Department of Real Estate is urging older adults to stay alert for real estate and mortgage scams targeting seniors across California.
...
Scammers are exploiting trust and financial vulnerability through schemes involving foreclosure “rescue,” fake rentals, reverse mortgages, timeshares, vacant land sales, and fraudulent property record filings.
🔎 Protect Yourself:
• Use only licensed professionals — verify at dre.ca.gov or dfpi.ca.gov
• Never pay cash or wire funds for real estate transactions
• Never pay upfront for loan modifications or foreclosure relief
• Never sign documents you don’t understand — or that contain blank spaces
• Monitor your property title regularly
• If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
⚠️ Common scams include:
• Foreclosure rescue schemes
• Online rental fraud
• Unlicensed property managers
• Real property recordation fraud
• Reverse mortgage scams
• Vacant land scams
If you suspect fraud, report it immediately. Staying vigilant can prevent devastating financial loss.
Please share this with the seniors in your life. Knowledge is protection.
Did you miss Monday's news conference on the 1980 Jane Doe homicide victim identification? The full news conference is available on our YouTube page.
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office joined the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office at a joint press conference to announce the...
www.youtube.comThree members of a sophisticated burglary crew have been sentenced for a coordinated, multi-million-dollar heist in Simi Valley. Two defendants were sentenced to four years four months in jail. A ...third received four years. A fourth defendant will be sentenced next month.
They recorded themselves committing the crimes and later going through the stolen property. Organized burglary crews that target Ventura County businesses will face significant consequences.
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that three of the four members of a sophisticated burglary crew were sentenced on February 20, 2026. The crew is ...responsible for the coordinated commercial burglary on May 25, 2025, at 5-Star Jewelry & Watch Repair and Dr. Conkey’s Candy and Coffee Shop in Simi Valley.
Manuel David Ibarra and Camilo Antonio Aguilar Lara were each sentenced to four years four months in the Ventura County Jail. Heidi Trujillo was sentenced to four years in jail. The fourth defendant, Sergio Andres Mejía-Machuca, had his sentencing hearing continued to March 26, 2026.
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/46qWjvl
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office joined the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office at a joint press conference to announce the identification of a Jane Doe cold case victim.
On ...July 18, 1980, deputies responded to the upper parking lot of Westlake High School in Thousand Oaks, where a young woman was found deceased. She had suffered multiple stab wounds and was later determined to be pregnant at the time of her death. Despite extensive investigative efforts, she remained unidentified for decades and became known as “Jane Doe Ventura County.”
In 2011, the case was reexamined by the Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit. DNA evidence was analyzed and entered into CODIS, ultimately leading to the identification and conviction of Wilson Chouest for her murder. He is now serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
While the conviction brought accountability, the work to restore her identity continued. Through advances in forensic DNA technology and collaboration with the DNA Doe Project, she was positively identified in January 2026 as Maricela Rocha Parga.
This case represents more than a successful prosecution. It represents restoring a name, honoring a life, and bringing long-awaited answers to a family.
On July 18, 1980, deputies responded to Westlake High School where a deceased female with multiple stab wounds was found. The victim, who was pregnant at the time of her death, remained unidentified ...for decades and was known as “Jane Doe Ventura County.”
In 2013, DNA evidence led to a CODIS match to a suspect, who was later convicted of her murder and sentenced to life without parole.
Through advances in DNA technology and collaboration with the DNA Doe Project, the victim was positively identified in January 2026.
You can watch today’s news conference live at 9am here: vimeo.com/event/5694735