ONLINE PAYMENT On May 1, the GRF began transitioning to a software system called CINC, which includes a new payment processing tool for residents. Welcome letters with important registration information were sent to every household and should have been received by now. People who have direct debit through the GRF don’t need to do anything but others will have to register for the new community

HOW TO AVOID SCAMS by Emma DiMaggio emmad@lwsb.com Last week, Mutual 7 resident Barbara Mogan received a suspicious phone call that could’ve resulted in the loss of $49K. Luckily, Mogan identified the scam before it could escalate. The call had several tell-tale signs of a scam. First, she received a text from an unknown number claiming that someone had attempted to transfer $49K

A Seal Beach police officer was injured in a traffic collision while responding to an emergency call for service. On May 12 at about 12:16 p.m., an on-duty Seal Beach police officer responded with lights and sirens to an emergency medical call for service. The officer drove into the intersection at Seal Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway when his vehicle was struck by another car. The

sor,” and then another, to make the call seem legitimate. They continuously asked her if she lived alone and if she had another phone line, she said. In retrospect, Mogan realized the scammers were trying to prevent her from calling a friend or relative to help her verify the call. They told her to go to the bank and withdraw $49K. They even told her what to say to the teller to reduce

CITY OF SEAL BEACH The Golden Rain Foundation, in partnership with the City of Seal Beach, was recently awarded a grant to install catch basin inserts to mitigate pollutants from entering into waterways. On May 16, G2 Construction began installing these capture devices at various Leisure World locations. The work will take place Monday through Fridays, starting at 8 a.m. G2 is expected

MEMBER COLUMN by Man Cho LW contributor On the recent occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Korea-U.S. alliance, I want to recognize that we have been blood allies for 70 years. The president of South Korea recently visited the president of the United States to commemorate that alliance. At this late stage of my life, I would like to express my gratitude to the ones who helped me and

iPhone Tips and Tricks to Prevent Fraud When: Thursday, May 18, from 4-5 p.m. Where: Large Conference Room Join Sherry Vandervoort and United Health Care to learn how to protect your phone with her simple tips and tricks to block fraud and scammers. Come by to learn more or just to say hello. To save a seat, RSVP by calling 949-702-9488. Medicare 101 Presented by SCAN When: Tuesday, May 23, from