Santa Rosa police arrest 3 on identity theft, firearms charges
Three people were arrested Saturday in Santa Rosa on suspicion of identity theft and two are facing firearms-related charges.
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Santa Rosa man arrested with stolen mail, checks, additional evidence of fraud
Authorities arrested a Santa Rosa man over the weekend who was on probation and found with a variety of items used for fraud and identity theft, including stolen checks and mail.
Dublin man faces up to 40 years for marijuana trafficking, COVID-19 insurance fraud
A Dublin man pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple crimes, including conspiracy to distribute marijuana, aggravated identity theft and obstruction of justice, federal prosecutors said.
2 arrested in identity theft case in Mountain View
Two people were arrested in Mountain View early Tuesday morning in connection with an identity theft case involving a U-Haul truck.
2 Romanian suspects arrested for using skimmers for identity theft in Morgan Hill
Police in Morgan Hill on Friday confirmed the recent arrest of two suspects from Romania who were allegedly using electronic skimming devices for the purpose of identity theft.
Vallejo woman sentenced for ID theft of disabled victims to obtain tax refunds
A judge sentenced Vallejo resident Tamara Manuel Thursday to more than three years in prison for stealing the identities of severely disabled persons in order to get federal tax refunds.
Uber driver assault defendant arrested for alleged identity theft
A woman who went viral on social media for coughing on an Uber driver in San Francisco last year is now being accused of identity theft.
Livermore Police: Woman Found In Stolen Vehicle Arrested On ID Theft Charges
An East Bay woman was arrested in Livermore over the weekend for allegedly engaging in identity theft.
Identity Thieves Earn Cyber Cash, Stick Victims With Tax Bill
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Napa Police Arrest 2 Suspects, Seize Weapons Including Loaded Shotgun Found in Child's Bedroom
Police in Napa arrested two suspects on multiple charges Saturday afternoon following the execution of a search warrant that uncovered a cache of firearms and evidence of identity theft crimes, authorities said.
Santa Rosa Police Searching For Suspect In High-End Bike Theft, ID Theft Case; Reward Offered
An arrest warrant has been issued and a reward has been offered to locate a man suspected of crimes in multiple Bay Area counties, including identity theft and the theft of a high-end bicycle.
Concord Man Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison After Admitting to Bank Fraud
A Concord man was sentenced this past week in a federal courtroom in San Francisco to 66 months in prison for bank fraud, identity theft and mail theft from 2019 to 2021.
Concord Man Who Impersonated Mailman Gets 5 Years Prison For Fraud, Identity Theft
A Concord man who pleaded guilty to identity theft and bank fraud that financed the purchase of a number of big ticket items was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in federal prison Wednesday.
Fmr. Silicon Valley Bank VP Convicted Of Insider Trading Charged With Forging Sentencing References
A former Silicon Valley bank vice-president convicted of insider trading and securities scam is facing new criminal charges for tampering, identity theft and criminal contempt after allegedly forging several character references to get a lighter sentence.
Morgan Hill Police Issue Consumer Alert After Card Skimmers Found At Gas Station, Bank Branch
Police in Morgan Hill have issued a fraud alert to consumers after two card skimmers were found at a bank branch and a gas station in the last three-and-a-half weeks.
Santa Rosa Ex-Con Arrested For Dozens of Burglary, ID Theft Cases Across State
A convicted felon on probation for burglary, forgery and Identity theft was arrested this week in Santa Rosa on a litany of similar charges, and investigators are seeking additional ID theft victims across the county and the state, police said Friday.
Hayward Police Warn Of Credit Card Skimmers That Are Easily Installed, Hard To Detect
Shoppers in in Hayward were being warned to pay extra attention at the checkout counter after Hayward police discovered a credit card skimmer that is easy for thieves to install, and very hard to detect.
Feds: Contra Costa Woman Pleads Guilty To ID Theft Scheme Where She Leased Cars, Possessed Bags Of Stolen Mail
A Contra Costa County woman has pleaded guilty to an identity theft scheme that victimized numerous people throughout Northern California, federal prosecutors said.
San Bruno Police: Man Arrested On Narcotics Charges After Trying To Cash Forged Check
Police in San Bruno have arrested a man on multiple charges, including narcotics possession, after he tried to allegedly cash a forged check at a store last week.
Cal Students Warned Of Massive Personal Data Breach After Cyberattack Hits Entire UC System
Staff and students at the University of California at Berkeley and other UC campuses statewide are being advised to take immediate steps to protect their personal information in the wake of a national cyberattack.
Injured Woman In Wheelchair, Man Arrested In San Rafael Mail Theft
Two people were arrested after the theft of a large amount of mail from an apartment complex, with one of the suspects stealing mail while injured and using a wheelchair, authorities said.
Santa Clara Police Arrest 2 Women In $100K Identity Theft Scheme, Over 100 Potential Victims
Police arrested two people Thursday on suspicion of stealing the identities of more than 100 potential victims.
Central Valley Military Couple Charged In Identity Theft Scheme
A Central Valley couple with ties to the United States Navy is facing multiple federal charges in an alleged identity theft scheme.
COVID Vaccines: San Mateo District Attorney Warns Of Scams
The District Attorney's office in San Mateo County issued a warning to residents Thursday about scammers promising COVID-19 vaccines.
6 South Bay Residents Indicted In Stolen Mail, Identity Theft Scheme
Six South Bay residents have been indicted on federal fraud and conspiracy charges for their alleged involvement in a long-running and widespread identity theft scheme, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
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