"Feb. 10 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."
"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."
On Feb. 10 a Saratoga resident reported that someone used the resident’s credit card information to make fraudulent purchases totaling approximately $4,379. On Feb. 13 a Saratoga resident reported receiving a call from an individual claiming to be a bank investigator who ultimately convinced the victim to send approximately $130,000 via check and wire transfer. The suspect promised the money would be returned, but the funds were not recovered. The incidents involve unauthorized credit card use and a confidence scam using impersonation to induce large transfers, resulting in significant financial loss for local residents.
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