Financial Crime

Apr. 18, 2026

Californians Sentenced for Staged Bear Attacks on Luxury Cars

The defendants collected over $141,000 in fraudulent insurance payouts.

Apr. 18, 2026

Trio Sentenced in Fake Bear Attack Insurance Scam

Suspects used a bear costume to damage luxury cars and file fraudulent claims.

Apr. 18, 2026

Three Sentenced in California Bear Suit Insurance Scam

Trio tried to fraudulently claim bear attacks on vehicles, backed by unconvincing video evidence.

Apr. 18, 2026

Trio sentenced in California bear-suit luxury car insurance scam

Fraudsters used a person in a bear costume to intentionally damage high-end vehicles for insurance payouts.

Apr. 18, 2026

Tax Documents Potentially Stolen From LA County School Employees

Fraudulent tax returns filed in employees' names across multiple districts

Apr. 18, 2026

Bakersfield Woman, 80, Scammed Out of Thousands

Elderly victim drained bank account after callers claimed to be investigators probing criminal activity at her local branch.

Apr. 18, 2026

Ticket Fraud Plagues Coachella as 'Scamchella' Trend Emerges

Festivalgoers face wristband deactivations and lost ticket purchases amid surge in third-party marketplace scams.

Apr. 18, 2026

3 Sentenced in California Bear-Suit Luxury Car Insurance Fraud Scheme

The 'Operation Bear Claw' scam targeted a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes, seeking nearly $142,000 in fraudulent claims.

Apr. 17, 2026

LA Fraudsters Used Bear Suit to Attack Luxury Cars

Three people convicted in insurance fraud scheme involving staged bear attacks on high-end vehicles

Apr. 17, 2026

Bakersfield Police and Chase Bank Host Free Fraud Prevention Workshop

Event focused on identifying and protecting against common financial scams.

Apr. 16, 2026

Newport Beach Rental Company Scammed in Fake Bieber Coachella Car Rental Scheme

Four luxury buggies worth over $200,000 vanished after being rented out to alleged members of Justin Bieber's entourage

Apr. 16, 2026

Three Convicted in LA Insurance Fraud Scheme Involving Bear Costume

Trio pleaded no contest to felony insurance fraud, sentenced to weekend jail time.

Apr. 16, 2026

Cousins Admit $8.5M Double-Booking Rental Scam

Shray Goel and Shaunik Raheja used fake IDs to defraud customers across Airbnb and Vrbo.

Apr. 15, 2026

Final Defendant in California's Largest Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to Prison

The accountant for the $912 million DC Solar fraud received 5.5 years behind bars.

Apr. 15, 2026

Final Fraudster Sentenced in Massive 'DC Solar' Ponzi Scheme

The $912 million fraud case was the largest in the history of California's Eastern District.

Apr. 15, 2026

Fraudsters Exploit Slain Deputy's Family with Fake Fundraisers

Tulare County Sheriff's Office warns public of scammers creating unauthorized GoFundMe pages after deputy's line-of-duty death.

Apr. 15, 2026

Feds Shut Down 470 LA Healthcare Providers in Major Fraud Crackdown

Vance-led task force targets hundreds of hospices and home health agencies tied to $600 million in alleged fraudulent billing.

Apr. 15, 2026

San Diego 'Bonnie And Clyde' Admit To $150K Mailbox Heist Spree

Couple pleaded guilty to stealing mail, altering checks, and opening fraudulent bank accounts across San Diego.

Apr. 15, 2026

San Francisco Caregiver Charged With Tax Evasion

Authorities allege Elsie Eclevia Curameng evaded taxes over multiple years

Apr. 14, 2026

Cousins Admit to Short-Term Rental Scam Across Multiple States

Pair used fake addresses and double-booking to maximize profits on vacation rentals.