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Local NFT Grifters Charged in $22M Crypto Scam

Photo: Stock Image By F. Scott Faulkner Ventura County, CA Two Southern California men have been indicted for allegedly defrauding investors out of more than $22 million through a series

Santa Barbara

Embezzling Little League Executive Strikes Out

By F. Scott Faulkner Santa Barbara County, CA – A former board member of the Lompoc Little League has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling thousands of dollars from the

Napa

Napa Police Arrest San Jose Man for Alleged Elder Abuse and Fraud Targeting 93-Year-Old Resident

Photo: Stock Image “Case Number: Napa Police Department NPD24004556 Incident Date/Time: 10-27-2024 Incident Location: Napa, CA Incident Type: Elder Abuse and Fraud Victim #1: Adult Male, 93 years old, Napa,

Tulare

Porterville Resident Arrested for Fraud, Drug Offenses, and Active Warrants

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 6:04 a.m., officers from the Porterville Police Department responded to a residence in the 2300 block of West Morton Avenue for a warrant service.

Santa Clara

Santa Clara Police Reportedly Uncover Major Mail Theft and Fraud Ring; 12 Arrested

Santa Clara police have arrested twelve individuals in connection with an alleged major mail theft and fraud ring, according to a department press release. Just after 4 a.m. on Aug.

Monterey

Suspect Arrested in $97,000 Fraud Scam

Stock Image “The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to be alert due to an increase in online and phone fraud incidents where suspects are coming to victims’

Monterey

Arrest Made in Sophisticated Fraud Scheme Targeting Monterey County Resident

Stock Image: “On 7-12-24, a sophisticated fraud scheme targeted a Monterey County resident. The scheme began with the victim opening an email appearing to be from a well-known company. The

Santa Clara

Los Altos Police Reportedly Make Arrest in Connection with Year-Long Identity Theft Investigation

Police in Los Altos have reportedly arrested an individual in connection with an ongoing fraud and identity theft investigation. According to a press release, authorities served a search warrant on

San Mateo

Three Arrested in Connection with Alleged Roofing Scam Targeting Elderly Victims in San Mateo County

Above (L to R): Charle Anderson, Darren Temple, David Anderson Photos courtesy of San Mateo PD The San Mateo Police Department has announced the arrests of three individuals allegedly involved

San Mateo

SoCal Man Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding San Mateo County Resident via Ransomware

Above: Stock Image A southern California man was recently arrested for allegedly defrauding a victim via Ransomware in San Mateo County. In a press release, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s