 As the State Homeland Security Agency, we see examples every day of bad actors who want to take advantage of Californians. Scammers gravitate to where consumers are. That means latching on to major cultural events like a natural disaster or even the big game. These scams are increasingly sophisticated as fraudsters have evolved their game from Nigerian prince letters to espionage on a global scale. Even a TV commercial can be used as a way to win over your trust in an otherwise sketchy product. So, use caution before you do a transaction online, buy an unknown product, or share your financial information. If it's too good to be true, it just might be. For more tips on how to stay safe online, visit news.caloes.ca.gov.