Phony FTC rep bilks Saratoga resident out of $6,000
Briefly

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.
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.
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