Father’s Day is here, and while Santa Clarita residents may still be searching for that perfect gift to give that special man in their lives, officials say that there are criminals lying in wait to take advantage of the holiday. When looking to purchase a gift, officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department warn residents to be wary of ...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is hoping to help Santa Clarita residents avoid being hauled into debt by sharing information about this moving season scam. The school year is coming to an end, and many students are graduating from college and moving out. Scammers want to move them out with unexpected hidden fees. As young adults are becoming more ...

Santa Clarita residents are warned to be on the lookout for a scam targeting festival goers, according to Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office officials: the “fraudulent ticket scam.” Officials warned Santa Clarita residents against the “fraudulent ticket scam” in which con artists offer seemingly legitimate tickets to highly sought-after events. As part of the scam, criminals post advertisements online offering ...

With travel season readily approaching, Santa Clarita residents may start planning vacations to get away from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reminds travelers that although they might not think they can be a target for a scam once they reach their destination, in reality, they are the perfect target. In other ...

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office warns residents against a new ‘Tap-To-Pay’ credit card scam that attempts to steal the cardholder’s personal information. The District Attorney’s Office (DA Office) cautions that the public should be more aware of potential “scammers trying to steal personal information as some credit card companies issue new ‘tap-to-pay’ cards”. In this credit card fraud, ...

Santa Clarita residents are warned to be on the lookout for two separate scams targeting seniors, according to Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station officials: the “grandparent scam” and the “blessing scam.” Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s officials warned residents against a scam targeting seniors, the so-called “grandparent scam”, in which con artists demand money while posing as a relative. The con artists ...

People feel most generous around the holidays, and many feel the need to make a difference. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. But when an unselfish donation goes to a scammer accused of trying to rip off an entire community, it can ruin the spirit of the festivities. Tami Phillips, a longtime ...

Southern California Edison (SCE) officials are advising their customers to be aware of the telephone scam that demands an immediate payment for an allegedly past due electricity bill.