Hi Lovelies, aside from the common "Nigerian scams" here's a couple that I felt urgent to share with you. The first one deals with those hunting for rentals. The second is copied directly from and email I received from an L.A. County Sheriff's Alert.If you or someone you know is looking for a place to rent, please USE EXTREME CAUTION. DO NOT fill out any ONLINE rental application - Go to the rental company in person.
There is a scam going around where some evil demon lists a rental property on Craig's List or other classified resource for an alluring price. You then send an email inquiring, to which they reply back that due to vandalism they cannot reveal a property address or other details until you complete an online application.
Once they have your personal data you are in trouble!
If they are not local, BEWARE!!
If they are not local, BEWARE!!
Use a reputable property management company or speak to the owner directly who should have actual photos and be able to show the property. Use extreme caution because once your personal data is compromised you cannot go back and undue your mess!
If you are searching out of area, check with your local property management companies to see if they can suggest one in the city that you're relocating to. With a little effort on your part, you can save yourself from heartache later on down the road.
* Location: EVERYWHERE: I have now heard this from people living in several states so it is not isolated to any given area.
Until next time,
God protects but also expects! Do your due diligence!!
Love Destiny / CYU
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L.A. County Sheriff's Alert
DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER II, TOYA WOODS
3221 TORRANCE BLVD.
TORRANCE , CA 90503
310-222-2661 DESK 310-222-2672 OFFICE
toya.woods@probation.lacounty.gov
Subject: County Sheriff 's Department Alert - PLEASE READ AND FORWARD!!!
Thursday morning, I saw an infant car seat on the side of the road with a blanket draped over it. I did not stop, even though I had all kinds of thoughts running through my head. But when I got to my destination, I called the PD and they were going to check it out. This is what I was told...
"Several things to be aware of ... gangs and thieves, are now plotting different ways to get a person to "stop" their vehicle.
"There is a gang initiation reported by the local police department that gangs are placing a car seat by the road...with a fake baby in it...waiting for a woman, of course, to stop and check on the baby. Note that the location of this car seat will usually be beside a wooded or grassy (field) area ...and the person - woman - will be dragged into the woods- beaten and raped- usually left for dead. DO NOT STOP. DIAL 9-1-1 AND REPORT WHAT YOU SAW!!!
"IF YOU ARE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND EGGS ARE THROWN AT OUR WINDSHIELD. DO NOT TURN ON YOUR WIPERS AND DO NOT SPRAY ANY WATER ON IT BECAUSE EGGS MIXED WITH WATER BECOMES MILKY AND YOU'LL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE!!!! YOU ARE THEN FORCED TO STOP BESIDE THE ROAD AND BECOME A VICTIM OF THIEVES. THIS IS A NEW TECHNIQUE USED BY GANGS. PLEASE INFORM YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES. THESE ARE DESPERATE TIMES AND THESE UNSAVORY INDIVIDUALS WILL TAKE DESPERATE MEASURES
