Mar. 7, 2026
Former SLO County Probation Officer Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Fallyn Sierra Rollins faces up to 270 days in jail for stealing from probation association
Mar. 6, 2026
LAPD Seeks Public's Help in Identifying 'Distraction' Identity Theft Suspects Targeting Elderly
Authorities say the suspects have employed similar tactics across Southern California to steal victims' debit cards and conduct ATM withdrawals.
Mar. 6, 2026
Ex-MoviePass Exec Avoids Prison in Fraud Case
Khalid Itum embezzled $260,000 to pay for a Coachella event, but received no jail time.
Mar. 6, 2026
Ex-Med Exec Caught with $400K Cash at Atlantic City Casino
Alex Kleiman violated plea deal by gambling after tax evasion conviction
Mar. 5, 2026
Clovis Police Seek Fraud Suspect
Man allegedly stole over $4,500 using victim's information
Mar. 3, 2026
Woman Accused of Filing Multimillion-Dollar Liens in Beverly Hills Pleads Not Guilty
Rita Ortiz faces 25 felony counts in Los Angeles property fraud case.
Mar. 3, 2026
Scammers Target McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee Applicants
Fraudulent emails claim to be from Humboldt County, demand 'application review and approval fee'
Mar. 3, 2026
AI Voice Cloning Scams Surge, Tricking Families
Criminals can clone voices in seconds, using just a short audio clip, experts warn.
Mar. 2, 2026
Fraud Probe Targets Hundreds of California Hospice Agencies
Authorities crack down on suspicious hospice operations across Los Angeles County
Mar. 2, 2026
Social Media Scammers Exploit Bay Area Rental Market
Fraudsters steal real estate agents' house tour videos and post them on TikTok and Instagram with drastically lowered rents to lure victims
Mar. 2, 2026
Napa Valley Winemaker Pleads Guilty to $2.5M Grape Scam
Jeffry Hill admits to falsely marketing wine as premium Napa Valley products for years
Mar. 2, 2026
Unlicensed Contractor Accused of Scamming $2.9 Million From Older Couple in Half Moon Bay Pleads Not Guilty
The man targeted an older couple with cognitive issues, prosecutors said.
Mar. 2, 2026
FBI Probe of LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho Sparked by NY Fraud Tip
New details reveal the federal investigation into Alberto Carvalho began over a year ago with a referral from New York prosecutors.
Mar. 2, 2026
LAPD Officer Charged with Felony Insurance Fraud After Alleged Skydiving While on Disability
Authorities say the 18-year veteran officer exaggerated an on-duty injury to collect full disability benefits while engaging in physically demanding activities.
Mar. 2, 2026
Commercial Real Estate Broker Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison
Gabriel David Guerrero obstructed IRS collection efforts for over a decade
Mar. 1, 2026
Two sentenced in $340,000 East Bay contracting scheme
Defendants claimed to work for a fictitious San Francisco company and targeted elderly victims
Mar. 1, 2026
3 Iranian Engineers Charged with Stealing Google Trade Secrets
Defendants allegedly transmitted sensitive data to Iran while working at major tech firms
Mar. 1, 2026
3 Silicon Valley Engineers Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Trade Secrets
The trio is accused of transferring confidential documents related to processor security and cryptography to a platform outside the US.
Feb. 28, 2026
LAPD Seeks Public's Help Identifying ATM Theft Suspects Targeting Elderly
Coordinated pair stole bank cards from seniors and withdrew thousands in Southern California
Feb. 28, 2026
Three Iranian-Origin Silicon Valley Engineers Indicted for Stealing Google Trade Secrets
Defendants accused of conspiring to steal sensitive data on processor security and cryptography
