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Two Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Elderly Newport Beach Resident

NEWPORT BEACH, CA  —  “Last week, an elderly Newport Beach resident reported being defrauded out of $35,000 cash after she received a fraudulent email from scammers who convinced her to

Breaking News Los Angeles

Two Sentenced to 10 Years of Probation in $21 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme

“LOS ANGELES — John Nemandoust, 70, and Annette Assil, 62, a Los Angeles couple, were sentenced after a California Department of Insurance investigation found they underreported more than $21 million

Los Angeles

L.A. Man Accused of Defrauding Numerous Audio-Visual Equipment Rental Companies

BURBANK, CA  —  “The Burbank Police Department is seeking information about a male who is suspected of defrauding numerous audio-visual rental companies in the Los Angeles County area. In December

San Joaquin

Former School District President Criminally Indicted for Alleged Fraud, Embezzlement

STOCKTON, CA  —  A grand jury has indicted Angel Ann Flores on criminal charges related to alleged embezzlement and fraud. In a press release last week, the San Joaquin County

News Ventura

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’