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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…

4 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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.

7 years ago

Three arrested in identity theft ring bust

Santa Clara police earlier this month busted an identity theft ring with ties to San Jose.

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

Policegirl’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…

9 years ago

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.…

9 years ago

Loaded guns found in SFO carry-ons

TSA officials found two loaded firearms in carry-on bags at SFO over the past week.

9 years ago

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.

11 years ago

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