San Diego Superior Court Warns of Sophisticated Scams Mimicking Legal Notices

The scammers are often transnational criminal organizations that operate overseas, said Deputy District Attorney Scott Pirrello.
San Diego Superior Court Warns of Sophisticated Scams Mimicking Legal Notices
People utilize court services in Los Angeles on Jan. 11, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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The San Diego Superior Court is warning residents of increasingly sophisticated and convincing scams involving counterfeit court documents designed to extract payments for fake fines or judgments.

The advisory, published on Sept. 16, highlights deceptive tactics where fraudsters impersonate court officials, using forged notices and high-pressure demands to exploit fears of legal consequences.
Kimberly Hayek
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Kimberly Hayek is a reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers California news and has worked as an editor and on scene at the U.S.-Mexico border during the 2018 migrant caravan crisis.