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Recent Scam Reports
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Tax Lien Scam
An official-looking mailer purportedly from the “Benefit Suspensions Unit Napa County,” an entity which does not exist, has been sent to Napa County Residents. It is titled, “Notice of Intent to Levy Social Security Benefits.” Learn more...
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“Notice of Parcel on Hold” Scam
Our office received a complaint by a recipient of a “Notice of Parcel on Hold” in the US mail. Learn more...
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Loan Modification Scam
As homeowners seek relief due to financial impacts of COVID-19, loan modification and forbearance are ways to potentially save your house. However, loan modification and foreclosure rescue scams are currently circulating around the country. Learn more...
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PG&E Scam
Our office has received several recent reports of scam phone calls threatening to shut off your power if an alleged past due payment to PG&E is not made. Learn more...
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Extortion Email
Our office has recently received complaints from individuals who were the targets of an email extortion scheme. In this scam, the email recipient is accused of visiting pornographic websites, cheating on a spouse, or being involved in other compromising situations. Learn more...
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Netflix Phishing Email
With more and more people looking for at-home entertainment due to the shelter-at-home orders, Netflix has gained over 15 million new subscribers. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of this larger audience. Learn more...
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Census Related Fraud
In this scheme, someone pretends to work for the Census Bureau in order to steal your personal information to use for fraud or identity theft. Learn more...
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District Attorney’s Office
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Consumer/Environmental Protection Unit (CEPU)
Physical Address
1127 First Street
Suite C
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: 707-253-4059 (Hotline)Fax 707-299-1448