Crime & Safety
Californians Warned Of Scams Targeting Inflation Relief Payments
Payments also cannot be sped up and do not need to be activated if distributed in the form of a preloaded debit card.
November 29, 2022
California residents should be aware of scammers targeting the state's one-time payments aimed at reducing the effects of inflation, state Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.
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Residents should avoid giving their personal information or paying money in order to receive their payment, according to the attorney general's office.
Payments also cannot be sped up and do not need to be activated if distributed in the form of a preloaded debit card. Payments are being distributed through January 14, 2023, in the form of a direct deposit or a debit card.
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