Phony tax return leaves Saratoga residents out more than $183k

"Theft by false pretenses: A Saratoga resident reported that someone contacted them online and ultimately convinced them to invest money in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme for a total loss of about $58,000."

"Oct. 14 Petty theft: At 2:57 a.m., someone entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence in the 20000 block of Glasgow Drive and stole four garage door remotes for a total loss valued at approximately $400."

"Oct. 17 Identity theft: Saratoga residents reported that someone used their information to file and obtain a tax return for a total loss of about $183,329."

"Oct. 18 Recovered stolen vehicle: At 1:02 a.m., deputies recovered a vehicle, previously stolen from San Jose, in the Church of the Ascension parking lot on Ascension Drive."

A Saratoga resident lost about $58,000 after being contacted online and convinced to invest in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. On Oct. 14 an unlocked vehicle in the 20000 block of Glasgow Drive was entered at 2:57 a.m., and four garage door remotes valued at approximately $400 were stolen. On Oct. 17 someone used Saratoga residents' information to file and obtain a tax return, resulting in a loss of about $183,329. On Oct. 18 deputies recovered a vehicle previously stolen from San Jose in the Church of the Ascension parking lot on Ascension Drive.

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