New Email to Report Suspected Scams

You know that feeling when you get a text from “your bank” or a call from someone claiming to be from the county, and your gut says something’s off? Well, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office just made it a whole lot easier to trust that instinct. According to the *Goleta Monarch Press*, they’ve launched a new, dedicated email address specifically for reporting suspected scams: **[email protected]**. No more hunting for the right form or feeling like your report will disappear into a black hole—just a quick email, and you’ve put the pros on the case.

This matters especially for us in Goleta, where we’re a tight-knit community but also a target. Scammers love to prey on our trust, whether it’s a fake “utility bill” for Goleta Water District or a phony rental listing near the UCSB campus. Having a direct line to the DA’s office means we can fight back without leaving our porch. So next time you spot something fishy—even if you’re not sure—send it their way. It’s a small step that keeps our whole neighborhood safer, one email at a time.