In Saratoga, recent weeks highlighted a series of scams and identity theft incidents impacting residents. A scammer impersonated a Federal Trade Commission member, convincing one victim to buy $6,000 in gift cards. Additionally, identity theft cases emerged where victims had their personal information used to make unauthorized internet purchases and open new accounts. Law enforcement responded to a recovered stolen vehicle, but concerns about the ongoing scams and identity theft remain a primary issue for many residents.
Someone contacted a Saratoga resident, claiming to be a member of the Federal Trade Commission. The suspect convinced the victim that they needed $6,000 worth of Lululemon gift cards to conduct the investigation.
Between May 3 and May 9, someone used a Saratoga resident's personal identifying information to make three purchases on the internet for a total loss of about $527.09.
Deputies recovered a vehicle, previously stolen from Milpitas, at the intersection of Big Basin Way and Tollgate Road.
Between May 16 and May 17, someone used a Saratoga resident's personal identifying information to open new cellular telephone lines at Xfinity and new checking accounts at Wells Fargo Bank.
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