San Francisco Economic Justice Center

08/24/2026

🚨 Scam Alert: That SF rental listing may not be from the real landlord.

A San Francisco man lost $18,600 to a fake listing for an apartment he toured in person. The apartment was real. The landlord was not.

Scammers are copying real rental listings from one platform and reposting them as their own on another, collecting money from people who have no idea they are dealing with an impostor.

In this market, renters move fast. That urgency is exactly what scammers count on.

Before you send any money: ask for proof the person is authorized to rent the property. A legitimate landlord can always provide it.

Read the full alert for more tips on how to protect yourself:

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08/17/2026

Big changes are coming to Medi-Cal and CalFresh due to federal cuts, and we want San Franciscans to be ready. Mayor Lurie and San Francisco Human Services Agency just launched a new campaign with the tools you need to keep your benefits and get help if you're affected.

Watch the video, share with someone who needs it, and visit sf.gov to learn more about staying covered.

08/03/2026

Scammers are impersonating real hotel booking platforms to overcharge travelers by up to 85%, then make refunds nearly impossible to get. City Attorney David Chiu just sued two of these sites, exactly the kind of case StopScams SF was built to support.

"Scams like this don't just drain a traveler's wallet, they wear away the trust San Franciscans place in the people and institutions meant to serve them," said Treasurer José Cisneros. "We launched StopScams SF to protect consumers and bolster the City's defenses against these crimes. The City Attorney's lawsuit sends a clear message to bad actors targeting our residents, businesses, and tourists: San Francisco is fighting back."

Before you book your next trip, make sure you're on the real site. Learn how to protect yourself at StopScams SF: treasurer.sf.gov/economicjustice

A new lawsuit filed against two hotel booking sites allege the companies scammed travelers into paying exorbitant prices for hotel rooms — in some cases, up to 85% more. San Francisco’s City Attorney says GuestReservations.com and BookOnline.com pose as authentic hotel websites in order to charg...

07/10/2026

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT - If someone calls saying your loved one in jail can be released early for a fee, hang up. It's a scam, and it's designed to work on people who are scared and just want their family home.

The San Francisco Sheriff's Office and StopScams SF are getting ahead of it. Here's what to know and what to do if you get that call:
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07/08/2026

Jonah Raskin is 84. He lost $30,000 to a PayPal scam. His story is why San Francisco launched StopScams SF.

San Francisco is now the first city in the country to offer free counseling, scam alerts, and a way to verify a city payment request. Jonah's full story is in the SF Chronicle. Learn more: tinyurl.com/StopScamsSF

San Francisco is rolling out a new initiative to protect residents from scammers — who defraud Americans of billions of dollars annually — through free financial counseling, multilingual public alerts and a verification system to determine if payment requests legitimately come from city government or are part of a scam.

StopScams SF, funded by a three-year, $3 million grant from JPMorganChase, is the nation’s first city-led program of its kind, according to the San Francisco treasurer’s office.

Jonah Raskin, 84, who lost $30,000 from a PayPal scam, is trying to build education about scamming and how seniors can be aware of it.

07/07/2026

Scammers impersonate government because people trust it. San Francisco is using that trust to fight back.

NBC Bay Area covered today's launch of StopScams SF, the nation's first city-led strategy to protect residents from scams. This is work we are proud to lead out of the SF Treasurer's Office.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans lost $158 billion to fraud last year, with losses increasing 25% in 2024 alone.

07/07/2026

San Francisco made history today. Mayor Daniel Lurie and Treasurer José Cisneros launched StopScams SF, the nation's first city-led strategy to protect residents from fraud. Proud to be part of this work. Learn more: tinyurl.com/StopScamsSF

07/07/2026

Today, Mayor Daniel Lurie and Treasurer José Cisneros launched StopScams SF at City Hall, the nation's first city-led strategy to protect San Franciscans from scams before they happen and support them when they do.

Scammers impersonate government because people trust it. San Francisco is using that trust to fight back.

Read how San Francisco is doing it:

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06/17/2026

A huge thank you to Mayor Daniel Lurie, San Francisco District Attorney's Office Brooke Jenkins, Public Defender Mano Raju, and Treasurer José Cisneros for teaming up to support the Be the Jury program! 🤝

A diverse jury ensures a fairer justice system for everyone. Check out the video to learn how this program makes jury service more accessible for all San Franciscans! 🗳️✨ Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/BeTheJurySF