CLEAR LAKE RIVIERA — Two Clear Lake Riviera residents Monday reported separate fraudulent incidents to the Lake County Sheriff”s Office (LCSO).
According to LCSO Sgt. John Gregore, in the first instance, a young woman approached a resident asking for money for the Kelseyville High School softball team. Gregore said the resident later checked with school officials and was told that no known fundraiser was occurring.
Gregore said the second resident was approached by a young woman, described as between the ages of 18 and 25, with curly blond hair, reportedly with a thin build and a small gap between her front teeth. Gregore said the woman reportedly used an inhaler of some type and stated that she lived in the area.
Gregore said the woman solicited money for magazines and reportedly implied the proceeds would be used for a military softball game. The resident was provided with a receipt listing Majestic Sales LLC, which had a customer service number listed.
Gregore said the responding LCSO deputy called the number, but was unable to speak with anyone. According to Gregore, the deputy researched the company and reportedly found several consumer complaints indicating that it was a scam.
Gregore said deputies have not been able to confirm if the same woman was involved in both incidents.
Fraudulent solicitations for donations are extremely common, Gregore said. The LCSO advises using caution when considering giving money or personal information to people soliciting donations.
Anyone with additional information should contact the LCSO at 263-2690.
