Embezzler worked from home, stole $800,000
A former payroll specialist was sentenced for embezzling nearly $800,000 from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.
County worker sent to slammer over injury fraud
A former San Mateo County employee who collected workers compensation was sentenced to 120 days in jail ...
Car dealer accused of massive mileage fraud
An Antioch used car dealer and his wife have been hit with nearly 80 charges of odometer ...
Ponzi scheme lands South Bay pair in prison
A judge Thursday sentenced two men to long prison terms for bilking Bay Area investors.
Dozens caught hawking scalped Outside Lands tix
Tens of people have been detained for selling fake tickets to the Outside Lands Festival at Golden ...
Victim loses hundreds in phone scam
South San Francisco police are warning about a scam involving suspects claiming to be federal prosecutors and demanding money to clear criminal charges.
Carnival goers scammed by fake tix
Sonoma County Fair officials said fraudulent coupons for admission to the fair are being sold online, door-to-door ...
Developer sentenced for bilking investors
72-year-old Gilmore Erickson was sentenced in Santa Clara County to eight years in prison.
Teens’ sports car joy ride doesn’t last long
Two 19-year-olds are in jail after being busted in a $250,000 McLaren MP4-12C.
Woman used PayPal to embezzle $250k
Briana Irene Roy cut a plea deal and agreed to pay $197,240.95 in restitution.
Former BofA CEO slapped with corporate ban
Former Bank of America CEO Kenneth Lewis has been banned from leading public companies.
Target data breach swells to 110 million
Retailer Target said Friday that up to 110 million customers have had personal data stolen.
Target scam skims 40 million credit cards
Scammers have lifted up to 40 million credit card numbers used by holiday Target shoppers.
Sign language ‘fraud’ mars Mandela memorial
An on-stage "interpreter" at Nelson Mandela's memorial faked sign language during speeches from world leaders.
Former bank exec charged with defrauding widow
Former Bay Area banking executive Adorean Boleancu is accused of forging more than $1.8 million in checks.
Card skimmers strike Walnut Creek gas pumps
Bay Area drivers need to keep an eye on their bank accounts after credit card skimmers were found at East Bay gas stations.
Phony wine lands Marin tycoon in hot water
A jury awarded billionaire William Koch $12 million, finding he was fraudulently sold fake bottles of rare, ...
Bay Area pair accused of bilking NASA, NSF
Two Bay Area scientists were indicted on Wednesday, accused of defrauding NASA and the NSF for grant ...
Schemers skim Barnes & Noble PIN pads
Barnes and Noble customers who have recently paid with credit or debit cards are urged to check ...
New bill cracks down on nonprofit spending
Unfortunately, mismanagement of charity money by nonprofit organizations and fiscal sponsors is not uncommon.
Adiós, El Balazo
The once-popular chain's owner has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay more than $2.2 million to the IRS.
Price gouging hurts food program
Would you pay $9.94 for a box of Cheerios? How about $8 for an 18-pack of corn ...
Couple stole millions from Post Office
A former postal manager and his wife pleaded guilty to defrauding the Postal Service out of $4.4 ...
Contractor accused of $600k City fraud
A Millbrae woman who has won “dozens” of contracts with The City has been accused of underpaying ...
ATM repairman steals $200k, gets time served
Could you imagine going to your bank’s ATM and withdrawing a few fresh photocopies of $20 bills? ...
