"Theft by credit card: A Saratoga resident reported that someone used their credit card information to make fraudulent purchases totaling approximately $4,379."
"Feb. 13 Theft by false pretenses: A Saratoga resident reported that someone called them claiming to be a bank investigator and ultimately convinced the victim to send approximately $130,000 via check and wire transfer. The suspect claimed the victim would get the money back, but that never happened."
A Saratoga resident reported unauthorized use of their credit card to make fraudulent purchases totaling approximately $4,379. On Feb. 13 a Saratoga resident received a phone call from an individual claiming to be a bank investigator and was convinced to send approximately $130,000 via check and wire transfer. The perpetrator assured the victim that the funds would be returned, but the promised reimbursement did not occur. The incidents represent two distinct financial crimes: credit card fraud and theft by false pretenses involving impersonation and large-value transfers.
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