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‘Blessing’ ruse scams Chinese community

San Francisco police are warning about yet another “blessing” scam targeting the Chinese community.

10 years ago

Alleged hotel scammer tried to bill Red Cross

A man who stayed at a South San Francisco La Quinta Inn claimed to be assisted by the American Red…

10 years ago

Doctor gets prison in $3.2 million Medicare scam

A 71-year-old Bay Area doctor is going to federal prison

10 years ago

Man loses $1.1K to fake charity

Two suspects who coerced a man into giving them money in South San Francisco on Friday remain at large, according…

10 years ago

Victim loses hundreds in phone scam

South San Francisco police are warning about a scam involving suspects claiming to be federal prosecutors and demanding money to…

10 years ago

Safeway clerk interrupts IRS scam

A store clerk helped foil a phone scam by stopping a woman before she handed thousands of dollars to a…

10 years ago

Don’t fall prey to an IRS con, police warn

Scammers tell victims they owe large amounts of money in back taxes and will be arrested if the money is…

10 years ago

Target scam skims 40 million credit cards

Scammers have lifted up to 40 million credit card numbers used by holiday Target shoppers.

10 years ago

‘Snake scammers’ hunting victims in Napa County

Scammers posing as animal control officers burglarized an American Canyon residence Friday evening.

11 years ago

‘Snake scammers’ strike in San Mateo

Police are warning that scammers ripping off homes in the East Bay are now working both sides of The Bay.

11 years ago

Snake scammers slither through East Bay

Police across the East Bay are warning about a rash of scams where burglars pose as city workers looking for…

11 years ago

San Leandro swindle preyed on Toyota drivers

Police say a swindler with a socket wrench targeted Toyota drivers with a car repair scam in downtown San Leandro.

11 years ago

Payment ordered for hundreds in illegal towing scam

People who had their cars illegally towed by a Redwood City towing company are a step closer to being reimbursed.

11 years ago

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