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We have been made aware of fraudulent text messages being sent to individuals claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the court system. These messages often state that the recipient owes penalties or fees related to traffic violations or DMV infractions and may include a link or phone number to resolve the matter. 

Take these steps to reduce the chances of falling victim to a text message scam:

  • Never respond to unsolicited or suspicious texts — If you receive a message asking for personal or financial information, do not reply.
  • Verify the source — If you are unsure, always contact the DMV through official channels.
  • Call the DMV if you have concerns — The DMV customer service team is available to help you at 800-777-0133.

Please see DMV warning about fraudulent texts: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/dmv-warns-of-fraudulent-te…

Jury Scam alert -

The Santa Barbara Superior Court has received complaints about individuals trying to scam members of the public by pretending to be court officers or officials. The Jury Services office of the Santa Barbara Superior Court does not call citizens to request payments for failing to appear for jury duty. California law does not permit citizens to pay a fine in lieu of jury duty. If you receive such a call simply hang up and, if the scammer persists, call your local law enforcement agency. Learn more about the recent scam warning.

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Estate of Harold Pagaling

Case Number

21PR00088

Case Type

Probate

Hearing Date / Time

Mon, 09/18/2023 - 08:30

Nature of Proceedings

Accounting of Former Administrator

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required.  The Accounting received objection on September 11, 2023, placing the matter at issue and requiring evidentiary hearing to resolve.

Any other respondents desirous to object to the Petition, must file a written objection before the hearing.  The court has authority to require all objectors to file a written objection pursuant CRC, Rule 7.801, or else deem the failure to do so a waiver.

After court review of the account, the following are noted discrepancies:

Discrepancy no. 1 - Receipts show irregular deposits from the Chumash Tribe. Please explain via supplement why the amounts of each deposit differ and why there was no deposit after May 21, 2023.

Discrepancy no. 2 -  Disbursements show irregular payments to finance companies for car loans for irregular amounts.  Please explain why the payments to GM financial and the lien holder on the “Suburban” were sporadic and different amounts, and multiple times in the same month.

Discrepancy no. 3 – Schedule C shows several questionable disbursements that appear to breach various fiduciary duties (e.g. spending almost $5,000 to repair a $500 vehicle, paying off loans on negative equity vehicles, etc.), and Schedule D shows losses totaling $140,000. The losses stem from several items of property sold for losses or repossessed during the accounting period. Please explain via supplement why these losses are not a breach of fiduciary duty.

Appearances:

The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference.

Meeting ID: 161 797 5412

Passcode: 8749009

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