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Carson City Sheriff's Office warns of check, money order scams
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 1:36pmIf you find yourself the recipient of a check or money order for a large sum of money, chances are that the check or money order is part of a scam, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office warns.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of victims selling products using online programs, such as Craigslist, being contacted by an unknown buyer who sends a check or money order for an amount over the asking price.
State insurance commissioner warns of robocallers promising lower rates
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/04/2013 - 4:27pmCARSON CITY – Insurance Commissioner Scott J. Kipper is warning Nevadans about a telephone scam circulating in the Silver State.
The scam is an automated call that tells consumers that their zip code has been re-evaluated and that they now qualify for lower insurance rates. According to a news release, consumers are then asked to “press one for more information,” if they do, they will be transferred to a voicemail system that asked them to leave personal information.
Carson City DA Rombardo warns local businesses of potential Telecom scam
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 5:25pmRecently, the Carson City District Attorney’s Office was made aware of a potentially misleading solicitation from U S Telecom sweeping the country.
U S Telecom sends a solicitation for telecom services to local municipalities, school districts, and businesses. Although not stamped with the word “invoice,” the document appears to be an invoice and municipalities, school districts, and companies have complained of being duped into paying U S Telecom $425 for what these entities later complain is little or nothing in return.
Carson City District Attorney Rombardo investigating man practicing without law license
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 6:39pmAfter receiving numerous complaints, the Carson City District Attorney's Office is investigating a local man who has allegedly defrauded several people in the Hispanic community by telling them he is a credentialed lawyer.
The suspect is practicing law without a license and has been telling people he is a paralegal or a lawyer, said Carson City District Attorney Neil A. Rombardo. He is believed to have taken hundreds if not thousands of dollars from unknowing members of the community.
NV Energy warns of credit card scam
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 3:59pmNV Energy warned on Thursday of another scam designed to obtain credit card numbers and money transfers from unsuspecting customers. The company has learned that imposters are calling customers demanding payments and threatening to turn off power.
Company spokesman Karl Walquist said NV Energy does not call customers about utility payments, regardless if they owe money. The company does not solicit credit card or other payments over the phone. Customers whose accounts are in arrears are notified through the U.S. Postal Service that payment is due.
Why is the Nye Regional Medical Center closing its doors?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 4:23pmI am writing to you about the recent statement about the Nye Regional Medical Center closing it doors if they don't get some help from the County or State. I enclosing a letter that explains why the state or county should allow it to close. There is serious mismanagement that has been going on for the last 4 years. Even through its the only health care facility's within a 100 plus miles still as a employee of the hospital I have witness many wrong doings and the placing of key personnel in positions that they would never be able to hold in any other hospital or clinic.
Attorney General Urges Nevadans To Apply For Free Foreclosure Review By New Sept. 30 Deadline
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 12:01pmCARSON CITY – The deadline for a free, federal independent foreclosure review for Nevadans whose homes were in foreclosure in 2009 or 2010 has been extended to Sept. 30, 2012, Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto said today.
The previous deadline was July 31.
Beware of holiday scams
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 2:52pmNevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto is warning Nevadans who may be participating in last minute holiday shopping to be aware of identity theft, charitable donation scams, and text message scams.
Scam warning issued in wake of Reno fire
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 4:00amA senior adviser to Gov. Brian Sandoval said Monday residents whose homes were damaged in the Reno fire should be wary of anyone offering to do cheap and speedy repairs for cash.Dale Erquiaga said ...
Nevada State Controller Posts Fraud Hotline Link On Website
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 2:38pmCARSON CITY – Nevada State Controller Kim Wallin announced today that a Fraud Hotline has been posted on her agency’s website in order to assist both the public and state employees in reporting questionable practices.
Email asking for help is a scam, according to Sheriff
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 9:56amA former Carson City Supervisor has fallen victim to an online scam targeting his friends. Early Thursday morning an email with Richard Staub's return address was sent out to everyone in his addres...
Treasurer warns about bogus unclaimed property emails
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 4:01amState Treasurer Kate Marshall is warning Nevada residents about a scam involving fraudulent emails being sent to people nationwide advising them they have unclaimed property.These emails state that...
Man faces additional charges in alleged fake check cashing scam
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/13/2011 - 4:01amA Carson City man faces seven felony counts of commercial burglary and seven counts of uttering a forged instrument after being arrested for allegedly attempting to cash counterfeit checks at a casino on the account of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.
OurTown: Get your flu shots
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 9:22amCortney Bloomer from the Carson City Department of Health and Human Services talks about free flu vaccinations.
Nugget Project: A look at the lease numbers
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:01amWhile the Carson City Board of Supervisors are on track to ante up $75,000 this week to move the Nugget Project to the next phase, I'm finding that the more I dig into the details, the more the numbers don't seem to add up.
Specifically, I'm looking into part of the project that calls for getting three state agencies to lease space in this proposed 177,000 square foot development in downtown Carson City. I use the word "proposed" in a very loose sense here, since it's likely to change once P3 Development begins the real process of feasibility planning for this project. In fact, as I am writing this, there's a new story out from Northern Nevada Business Weekly quoting the developer that the office portion would be 175,000 square feet, with an additional 50,000 square feet of retail space, to go along with the 60,000 square feet for the library/business incubator/digital media lab portion of the project.
Cyber Center Issues Computer Intrusion Scam Warning
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 7:09pmNew phone scam hits Carson City
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