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| 2024-00064034 |
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10/31/24 12:00 PM |
FRAUD |
PASQUAL DR |
The victim contacted a company they found through a YouTube channel called "Cargo_man1" to explore a job opportunity advertised there. The suspect claimed to operate a business involving box trucks, cargo vans, and sprinter vans. The victim expressed interest in creating a contract to work for the company and was instructed to send $2,500 via Zelle to join the company's insurance plan. After sending the payment, the victim received no further communication. Attempts to contact the company failed, as the phone number would ring but not connect, leading the victim to believe they had been blocked and scammed. |
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| Police Beat 2 |
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| 2024-00063070 |
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11/20/24 12:00 PM |
FRAUD |
STERLING CT |
The suspect initiated contact with the victim, complimenting her appearance and expressing interest in a relationship, claiming to have recently moved to Sacramento from Texas. Following several phone calls, the suspect mentioned an urgent work trip to Europe and claimed to have accidentally left his belongings, including his wallet, outside the plane. The suspect then called frequently, sharing personal details and asking for the victim’s personal information. After developing a romantic connection and exchanging "I love yous," the suspect began requesting favors, including the victim's Social Security number and driver’s license information. He also persuaded her to open a bank account to transfer funds and purchase Apple gift cards. Over time, the suspect escalated requests, asking for new iPads and gaining access to her Cash App and Zelle accounts, which he used to funnel money into Bitcoin. The victim estimated her financial losses at over $22,000. |
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| Police Beat 3 |
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| 2024-00063759 |
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11/23/24 4:30 PM |
GRAND THEFT |
ROSEVILLE SQ |
On 11/23/2024, at approximately 4:30 PM, the victim was shopping when she placed her wallet and iPhone in the seat of her cart. While in the beer and wine section, she realized both items were missing. Shortly afterward, unauthorized transactions totaling $1,017.38 were made at Ulta Beauty. The victim canceled her stolen bank card, and the value of her missing iPhone 13 was $1,000. |
| 2024-00063598 |
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11/23/24 11:30 AM |
FRAUD |
MARGARET WAY |
At 11:30 AM on 11/23/2024, the victim received a call from a man pretending to be her grandson (Suspect 1), claiming he had been jailed for hitting a woman and needed bail money. He provided the contact information for his "public defender" (Suspect 2). The second suspect instructed the victim to use a Bitcoin kiosk for transactions and remained on the phone with her throughout. The victim made two payments, totaling $1,900, before realizing she had been scammed after confirming with her actual grandson that he was not in jail. |
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| 2024-00064166 |
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11/26/24 11:30 AM |
OTHER MISDEMEANOR |
UNION ST |
While searching for a rental property, the victim found a listing on Redfin and contacted the supposed property manager. On 11/27/2024, around 11:30 AM, she visited the property and discovered a "For Sale" sign. The suspect, still on the phone, provided her with the combination to a lockbox containing the house key, which allowed her to tour the property. The suspect claimed the security deposit was $2,000 and pressured her to secure the property with an initial $500 payment via Apple Pay. Soon after, the phone number used by the suspect was flagged as spam, prompting the victim to consult her real estate agent, who confirmed the situation was a financial scam. |
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| Police Beat 5 |
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| Police Beat 6 |
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| 2024-00062843 |
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11/19/24 8:00 AM |
FRAUD |
PAINTED DESERT DR |
The victim met the suspect on Facebook, where he claimed to be experiencing financial hardship. Over time, she sent him money in Bitcoin across approximately 10 transactions, totaling $5,000. The suspect assured her the money would help clear her debts. Later, she transitioned to sending Apple gift cards via email, including five $100 cards and two $500 cards. The suspect ceased communication, leaving the victim unable to recover her losses. |
| 2024-00063273 |
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11/21/24 10:02 AM |
FRAUD |
BLACK PINE CT |
On 11/21/2024, at 10:02 AM, the victim received a voicemail from an unknown number claiming her Amazon account was used to buy a MacBook Air. When she called back, a suspect posing as a U.S. Marshal claimed her identity had been stolen to create fraudulent accounts and implicated her in a drug-related crime in Texas. The victim was pressured to prove her innocence by purchasing gift cards from Lowe's and Walmart, totaling $500. The suspect promised the funds would be refunded, but communications ended after the money was sent. |
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| Police Beat 7 |
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| 2024-00063252 |
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11/20/24 12:00 AM |
FRAUD |
BICKLEIGH LP |
On 11/18/2024, the victim received an email from a fake "PayPal" address, alleging fraudulent charges on her account. She called the provided number and was instructed to allow remote access to her computer. The suspect manipulated her account to appear as though she had a credit of $41,999.99 and demanded she withdraw $40,000 in cash to refund the overpayment. A man came to her home to collect the cash. Days later, a similar scenario occurred, resulting in another withdrawal of $21,000, followed by a $24,000 unauthorized transfer. Realizing the scam, the victim contacted her husband, but by then, the suspects had accessed her bank account through the remote connection |
| 2024-00063920 |
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11/25/24 10:00 AM |
FRAUD |
PASADENA DR |
While trying to cancel her Covered California insurance, the victim called the official number but was disconnected. She soon received a call from someone impersonating a representative, requesting a $188 cancellation fee. The suspect sent her a link to a fraudulent site where she entered personal information, including her debit card details. Shortly after, she received emails indicating she had been enrolled in other insurance programs, raising suspicion. Upon contacting Covered California directly, the victim learned they never require cancellation fees and had fallen victim to a scam. |
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