LASD warns of scammers posing as deputies demanding money

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Citing health issues, Rouda withdraws from congressional campaign

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has issued a warning about scammers impersonating deputies while calling people to demand payment of fines for failing to respond to jury duty summons or outstanding warrants.

Many of the victims targeted by the scammers are elderly and all of the victims were coerced into making payments in the form of gift cards, Bitcoin or prepaid credit cards out of fear of arrest, sheriff's officials said.

The scammers often use the names of real LASD personnel.

People are urged not to comply with a demand for payment by telephone, email or other means of communication from anyone claiming to be an LASD employee. The LASD will never ask for payment over the phone or by email.

The scammers have also pretended to be from other government or law enforcement agencies.

People are urged not to feel pressured by a threatening caller. Hang up and verify their story through an independent source, not contact details provided by the impersonator.

Never send money or give bank account, credit card or personal information to anyone you do not know or trust, including date of birth or social security number.

A government agency or trusted business will never ask for payment by unconventional methods such as gift or store cards, Apple gift cards, wire transfers or Bitcoin, sheriff's officials said.

Anyone who is contacted by an impersonator is urged to call the sheriff's department or their local police or Crime Stoppers at 800-2228477.

Former Rep. Harley Rouda on Tuesday withdrew his bid for the congressional seat being vacated by Irvine Democrat Katie Porter, saying he suffered a traumatic brain injury in a recent fall.

"Late last month, following a fall, I was transported to a nearby hospital," Rouda, a Democrat, said in a statement. "Tests revealed that I suffered a moderate traumatic brain injury with two intra parenchymal hemorrhages — a concerning diagnosis to say the least.

"Thankfully, my doctors say that I have started on the path to a full recovery. I want to thank the incredible nurses, doctors, and medical staff who made this possible, and whose professionalism and care was a comfort during this trying time.

"But on their advice, I am ending my campaign for California's 47th congressional district today. This is not the outcome I wanted. But my family comes first, and to be there for them, I need to focus fully on my recovery in the months ahead."

Rouda, 61, jumped into the race earlier this year following Porter's announcement that she would be seeking the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dianne Feinstein. He previously served one term representing the 48th Congressional District but was unseated by Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Huntington Beach. The subsequent redistricting process moved Rouda into the 47th District.

The 47th District includes Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Seal Beach.

State Sen. Dave Min, D-Irvine, is seeking the seat,

In his statement withdrawing from the race, Rouda thanked his supporters and apologized for "not being able to fight on."

"I love this community and this district," he said. "I still believe today that we need moderates in office who will reach across the aisle and actually do the work of governing. I believe we need to elect people who don't care for antics, props, and sound bites, but care about serving the greater good. People who run for office to actually serve the people who elected them."

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