LIVE: Redding Crime Watch meeting address consumer protection
The Shasta County District Attorney's Office Consumer Protection Team will address the Redding Merchant Crime Watch group Tuesday at 2 p.m.
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You may also want to catch up with the latest on Redding crime rates. Read our story from Redding Police Chief Rob Paoletti's town hall meeting last week.
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Morgan says original sign not received as blunt enough. Presents new sign idea, very blunt but gives option to text to give.
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Morgan's original sign pitch (left) vs new design (right)
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Rullman now talking about downtown neighborhood watch program; possibly extending the group
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Reminder: I'm streaming video from the meeting as well:
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Rullman pitching smaller watch groups in specific areas throughout town
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Senior Deputy DA Stephanie Bridgett introducing colleagues, DA's team
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"Not a lot of people have heard of the Consumer Protection Unit in Shasta County." - Jesrani
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North of Sacramento, only Yolo Co. has other consumer protection unit
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What does consumer protection unit do? Protection of consumers, public safety, protection of honest business that comply with the law
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Jesrani brings up Redding Inn case. Says restitution wasn't clear. "It's not easily identifiable."
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Jesrani brings up Redding Inn case when talking about restitutionby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:22:47 PM
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Jesrani touching on laws that allow consumer protection prosecution - state business codesby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:23:47 PM
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False advertising can be charged as a misdemeanor, no criminal sanction for unlawful business practiceby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:24:15 PM
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“They shouldn’t be allowed to lie,” Jesrani says, noting “buyer beware” doesn’t defend false advertisingby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:25:44 PM
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Jesrani giving in-depth explanation of false advertising, talking penaltiesby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:27:48 PM
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Penalties include injections, jail, recovery of costs, restitution, civil penaltiesby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:28:15 PM
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Jesrani brings up Redding Inn case, noting injunctions on business and other finesby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:28:49 PM
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Read more on Redding Inn settlement: redding.com/news/local/red…by Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:29:41 PM
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Jesrani presents start to finish on consumer protection cases: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfTyJceVIAAvlqs.jpg
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Jesrani refers to scanner violation case against Kohl’s. Here’s our story: redding.com/news/local/koh…by Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:31:35 PM
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Types of cases that can be brought against businesses http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfTykD3VIAACgfz.jpg
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Jesrani presents cases his office has been involved in: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfTy4hQVIAAgfE0.jpg
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“That is still pending appeal,” Jesrani says or Overstock case, noting he’s confident judgment will hold.by Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:34:04 PM
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The motto for consumer protection unit:
“Our best weapon against scammers is a well-informed community."by Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:34:31 PM -
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Common scams: Identify theft, telemarketing and mail & internet fraud, Baxter said.by Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:35:19 PM
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Baxter notes phone rings several times per day with reports of scamsby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:35:43 PM
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Baxter presents ID theft warning signs: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfTzboZVIAAQ3ei.jpg
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Baxter presents tips to prevent ID theft http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfTznTOUkAEufIZ.jpg
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Huge hassle to reorganize life if you regularly use 1 credit card and are the victim of ID theft, Baxter saidby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:37:55 PM
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“It’s all about common sense and being careful,” Baxter saysby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:38:57 PM
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“The first time you answer a call from a scammer, you’re on a master list of some kind,” Baxter says of phone scamsby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:39:38 PM
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“Don’t worry about being rude. Hang up,” Baxter says.by Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:40:01 PM
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“Never, ever, ever will you win a lottery that you did not play,” Baxter said.by Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:40:18 PM
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“A lot of you people put too much information on Facebook,” Baxter said; scammers can pose as your bankers by using your personal infoby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:45:24 PM
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Good tip: Get yourself on do not call registry at 1-888-382-1222 or donotcall.govby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:46:18 PM
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Plenty of good tips here to avoid being victim of ID theft, avoid scams in generalby Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:48:30 PM
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“The IRS will never call you to tell you you’re going to jail bc you didn’t pay back taxes,” Baxter said.by Sean Longoria via twitter 4/5/2016 9:49:20 PM
