LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau

Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau investigates complex cases involving major frauds, real estate fraud, elder fiduciary fraud, identity theft and cybercrime.

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

Recent Crime Trend - Impersonation Scams
•The Sheriff’s Department and other police agencies will never request any type of payment over the phone or online.
•Official transactions are conducted in-person and inside a sheriff’s station, courthouse, or custody facility.
#SCAM

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

On Thursday October 5th, 10:00 A.M. to 11:15 A.M., we will be participating in Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin's Scam Alert Seminar at Founders Hall. Please come out and learn about current scams and how to protect yourself.#fraud #scams #ScamAlert #aarp @ASM_Irwin @LASDHQ @LHSLASD

[ASM Jacqui Irwin @ASM_Irwin]

Join us next Thursday, Oct 5th in @CityofCalabasas for the kickoff of our series of Scam Alert Seminars. Thank you @AARPCA, @CaliforniaDFPI, CA DOJ, & @LHSLASD for your willingness to share this important information. Future seminars can be found at https://t.co/zRM510VU9a #AD42

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

Don't fall victim to this scam. Law Enforcement will not ask you to pay fines over the phone.

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

People reported a record $547 million in losses to romance scams in 2021, up about 80% from 2020. In 2021, people reported paying romance scammers more with gift cards than with any other payment method, and cryptocurrency payments were the most costly. #romancescams #Valentines

[LA County Sheriffs @LASDHQ]

#LASD Fraud and Cyber Crimes Detectives are Seeking the Public's Assistance to locate Suspect

https://t.co/OYn4xW3mr5

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, their loved ones, and our fellow law enforcement peers Down Under of the Queensland Police Service, Australia. https://t.co/gcLg9lDDw0

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

@QldPolice Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, their loved ones, and our fellow law enforcement peers Down Under of the Queensland Police Service, Australia

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

@Lovekyle2009 Instagram @k9.satoshi

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

#LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes detectives investigating a large scale credit card fraud scheme, conducted a search warrant this morning in Los Angeles. #K9Satoshi assisted with the search. Multiple digital devices were located, and the primary suspect.

[Masato Ishida @REinsiderinfo]

@LASDCyber wanted to give a big shoutout to the best cyber crime enforcement agency in the US! They are high experienced, highly knowledgeable and deserve high praise in fighting cyber crime. The best division out there! This division sets the bar for all other agencies 2 aim for

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

@LASDHQ will never ask you to pay a fine or fee with cryptocurrency or gift cards. Verify the callers identity before releasing any information or money. @iafci @FBILosAngeles

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

Sextortion crimes are on the rise. Once you send a photo to someone else on social media, you no longer control its spread across the internet. Think before you click on the send button. https://t.co/vqCGX0jTW0

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/Uek9sCLpWV

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

Tomorrow, June 15th, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #weaad Wear purple in support and to spread awareness about elder abuse. 💜 #LASDFiduciaryElderFraudDetail https://t.co/cyXcSVF8Hz

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

Monday is Memorial Day. A day to honor the brave American service member who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom. @LASDCyber respectfully and humbly honors them and their #GoldStar families for their sacrifice. @USArmy @USNavy @USAirforce @USMC #freedomisntfree

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

Cryptocurrency theft is on the rise. Here are a few things to consider:
+Keep your private key and seed private
+Consider the "too good to be true" rule
+Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication

https://t.co/vzSF6Wqbxi

@LASDHQ @coinbase

[LA County Sheriffs @LASDHQ]

Today is #ArmedForcesDay! @LASDHQ would like to pay tribute to all our department members who are active, reserve, and veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service in defending our nation and for continuing to serve the communities of @CountyofLA.

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

According to the @FBI, 18,000 cases of #sextortion occurred in the United States last year. The majority of the victims were teenage boys. Protect your children and monitor their social media use. #onlinesafety #protectyourkids

https://t.co/vqCGX0jTW0

[FBI @FBI]

If #cybercriminals strike, call the #FBI. We're on a 24/7 mission to protect Americans—in real life and online. Visit the #FBI's booth at #RSAC 2022 from June 6-9 to learn more about reaching out to your local FBI field office. https://t.co/N74MRt0MuI

[LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau @LASDCyber]

The 2021 FBI Internet Crimes Report (IC3) has been published. Below are a few highlights.
- The largest victim age group was 60+ ($1.68B)
- The top victim country was the United States
- The top victim state was California
https://t.co/AvRMS0CFuF