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SF police warn of fake gold jewelry scam
San Francisco police are warning the public about a scam where suspects use fake gold jewelry pieces to swindle victims of their own jewelry. Police officials said suspects approach...Read More
Family of teen shot by Sonoma Co. deputy settles suit for $3 million
Sonoma County Sheriff Rob Giordano Tuesday afternoon said he hopes the $3 million settlement in an excessive use of force lawsuit regarding a deputy's fatal shooting of a 13-year-old...Read More
Albany man sentenced for concert fraud
An Albany man was sentenced to 24 months in prison Tuesday and ordered to pay full restitution to his victims after defrauding European concert promoters out of $450,000 by...Read More
Feds warn of fire cleanup scams
Federal prosecutors and the FBI warned people affected by the Mendocino Complex fires to be on the alert for possible fraud in connection with the cleanup of the fires,...Read More
Accused embezzler schemed millions, feds say
A 40-year-old San Jose man was arrested on mail fraud charges Friday for allegedly embezzling more than $2 million from an Emeryville medical devices company.Read More
Woman passes fake money at bake sale
Cotati police have identified a woman who is suspected of paying for baked goods with a counterfeit $100 bill Monday.Read More
Three arrested in identity theft ring bust
Santa Clara police earlier this month busted an identity theft ring with ties to San Jose.Read More
Phone scammer seeking charity disguised as police
Police are warning residents in Pleasanton to beware of phone calls from a person fraudulently claiming to be from the Pleasanton Police Department.Read More
Police label girl’s abduction story a fake
San Ramon police said today they are no longer looking for a suspect in a reported attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl.Read More
Police warn over fake IRS phone calls
Police are advising residents to be on alert for fraudulent phone calls from a person claiming to represent the U.S. Treasury.Read More
Loaded guns found in SFO carry-ons
TSA officials found two loaded firearms in carry-on bags at SFO over the past week.Read More
Phony wine lands Marin tycoon in hot water
A jury awarded billionaire William Koch $12 million, finding he was fraudulently sold fake bottles of rare, expensive french wine.Read More