A rise in scams involving home rentals and pets has prompted authorities in Ventura County to issue a warning cautioning people when making purchases or.
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The property manager for a group of ranchers near Moorpark was arrested last week for allegedly embezzling over $40,000, according to the Ventura County Sheriff s Office.
The investigation began in March after sheriff s deputies were approached by Winchester Water Well Group, which represents five owners of ranch property just outside the city limits. The landowners alleged they were the victims of embezzlement by their property management company, Progressive Land Management.
The ranchers reported they had hired the firm in mid-2014 to manage and service an irrigation well.
Over the course of
Michael Mobley, 65, of Oxnard, was the suspect in the embezzlement case.
Updated on May 26, 2021 at 8:42 am
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A rise in scams involving home rentals and pets has prompted authorities in Ventura County to issue a warning cautioning people when making purchases or conducting business online. The scammers will request payment or deposits upfront and promise delivery, said the Ventura County Sheriff s Office. They will then request additional payments for shipping or other types of fees, often with the promise that the money will be refunded at a future date. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
The victims are left waiting and those sets of keys or pets never show up, according to the Sheriff s Office.
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office warns of uptick in pet, home rental scams
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - The Ventura County Sheriff s Office released a warning to residents to always be cautious when making a purchase or conducting business deals online.
Deputies have seen a recent uptick in scams involving home rentals as well as the online purchase of puppies or kittens.
The sheriff s office said oftentimes scammers will request payment or deposits up front and promise to deliver what you re hoping to purchase. They will then request additional payments for shipping or other types of fees, often promising to refund the money at a future date.