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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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Matter of Toby Alexander Lopez

Case Number

23PR00318

Case Type

Minor/Disabled Person's Compromise

Hearing Date / Time

Tue, 07/16/2024 - 09:00

Nature of Proceedings

Review Deposit Into Blocked Account

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required.

This Court approved the minor’s compromise in this case on August 31, 2023, and issued an Order for the Deposit of Money Into Blocked Account (MC-356) on that same date to the minor’s mother and guardian ad litem.  11 Months and two hearings later, $15,000 owed to the minor in this case is unaccounted for.  The Court should no longer have patience with the minor’s mother and her attorney, and should order sanctions against the petitioner and her attorney in the amount of $100 per day until the Acknowledgment of Receipt of Order and Funds For Deposit In Blocked Account (MC-356) is filed.

Judicial Council form MC-356 must be completed and signed by a representative of the financial institution, attesting to the fact that the full settlement amount listed in the Order for the Deposit of Money Into Blocked Account (MC-356) was deposited into a blocked account.

The Court has not received your Acknowledgment of Receipt of Order and Funds For Deposit In Blocked Account (MC-356), which proves to this Court that the funds belonging to the minor are protected in account that is blocked from withdrawal.

Appearances:

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

Meeting ID: 160 543 3416

Passcode: 5053334

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