The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is cautioning residents against phone scammers impersonating County or DEO officials and calling or texting to request money, gift cards, or pre-paid credit cards. DEOwill never call or text to demand money, gift cards, or pre-paid credit cards. Anyone contacted by an impersonator is urged to call the Sheriff’s Department or your local law enforcement agency.
Beware of Scams!
The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is cautioning residents against phone scammers impersonating County or DEO officials and calling or texting to request money, gift cards, or pre-paid credit cards. DEOwill never call or text to demand money, gift cards, or pre-paid credit cards. Anyone contacted by an impersonator is urged to call the Sheriff’s Department or your local law enforcement agency.