Suspect Charged in Riverside Incident Involving Damaged Cars, Garage Door, Fence, Mailbox

When police arrived they located a heavily damaged vehicle running in the driveway. Additional damage was observed around the property including a smashed mailbox and post, one vehicle struck and forced into a garage through a closed bay door, a second vehicle forced over a curb line and onto a neighboring property, and a third with damage to its rear end. Continue Reading →

Neighborhood Facebook Groups Targets of Fraudulent Ads for Home Services

 

Car detailing, duct cleaning, garage door repair… homeowners can find supposed contractors offering up these services in their community Facebook groups on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. But, are these posts legitimate? In many cases, they aren’t. In fact, according to the CT Better Business Bureau, fraudsters have become so good at hijacking neighborhood Facebook groups, that moderators are having a hard time keeping up. These scammers often use persuasive language and attractive deals to entice unsuspecting homeowners. Continue Reading →