Event Brief
Sep 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
LA County Officials Caution on Fake Property Tax Relief
By The BriefBrief
Los Angeles County officials warned seniors and other property owners about a scam circulating on social media, online videos, and by phone. Fraudulent claims say homeowners can reduce or freeze property taxes by filing a supposed federal IRS “Form 1098-SR,” which does not exist. Officials urged residents to verify any relief information with the proper California agencies before sharing personal data or paying for help.
WHO: Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang; Treasurer and Tax Collector Elizabeth Buenrostro Ginsberg; Auditor-Controller Oscar Valdez; Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Director Rafael Carbajal
WHAT: Officials issued a warning about a fake property tax relief scheme promoting a non-existent federal IRS “Form 1098-SR.”
WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles County, CA
WHY: The scam is spreading misinformation that falsely claims a federal IRS “Form 1098-SR” can freeze or reduce property taxes, and officials say there is no such form or program.
Reporting from 1 identified publisher for this event.
View all 1 publishers
Publishers represented across this event arc
These publishers contributed reporting to the broader event history. Not every source addresses the specific development described above.
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
Milei schedules national address on Falklands claim
Argentina
Sep 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET
Vance says US is investigating Iran wedding strike
Us
Sep 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET
Anderson County Inmates Receive High School Diplomas
Anderson County
Sep 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
East Tennessee couple completes all 63 national parks
National Parks
Sep 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
