"On May 9, identity theft was reported, where a Saratoga resident lost $527.09 due to unauthorized purchases made with their personal information."
"A resident was targeted on May 9 by a scammer who pretended to be from the Federal Trade Commission, leading to a loss of $6,000 in gift cards."
"Deputies recovered a stolen vehicle early morning on May 17, highlighting ongoing issues with vehicle thefts in the Saratoga area."
"A DUI arrest occurred on May 17 after deputies responded to reports of an intoxicated driver in Saratoga, demonstrating enforcement efforts against impaired driving."
The article reports several criminal incidents affecting Saratoga residents in May. Notably, an individual was scammed out of $6,000 by a perpetrator posing as a Federal Trade Commission member, persuading the victim to purchase gift cards. Additionally, identity theft occurrences were reported, with unauthorized online purchases totaling $527.09 and new accounts opened fraudulently under victims' names. Law enforcement also recovered a stolen car and arrested a DUI suspect, highlighting ongoing crime prevention efforts in the community.
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