Scams are an unfortunate part of life in Davis. On occasion, people try to take advantage of others by tricking them out their money. The following is a list of scams that have been reported in Davis:
2007-04-18: The Davis Chamber of Commerce has just been informed of a phone scam directed towards local businesses.
A Chamber Member was contacted by phone this morning to support the Davis High School Volleyball Team by placing an ad on the team's volleyball poster. This Member knew the Coach of the Team and was ready to sign on until they asked for pre-payment with a credit card. The Member said she wanted to contact the school first and the solicitor said they'd call back tomorrow. After calling the High School, the Member found out that there was not a poster for the High School Volleyball Team.
The Davis Police Department is actively investigating this issue. Please call them at 530-747-5400 if you have any information.
(Received in an email from the Chamber of Commerce)
2007-04-25: Davis Dating is most-likely a scam site.
2010-05-02: A young lady of short stature and blonde hair is running what is most likely a street scam. She lures people walking around downtown in with a sob story of being kicked out of her boyfriend's mother's house and she needs money to get a ticket to San Diego via Amtrak. She gave out the phone number: (707) 301-2275, it is most likely a fake.
This girl is also mentioned on the Con Artists page, and includes a photo. It may or may not be her, but its worth looking at.
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2010-05-02: I ran into this young lady with my girlfriend. I distinctly heard her say "why does this street suck so much?" on the phone. She quickly hung up, gathered herself and presented her tall tale to us. I was suspicious and pressed for more information for two minutes. My girlfriend was about to give her money, so I told her to go get picked up by her "friends" (who couldn't help her get a ticket). We told her to meet us at Amtrak in 20 minutes, giving me "time to get cash for her". Bull, she never showed. A similar thing happened to two freinds of mine, who gave her $5 and she disappeared. —Scones
