Police raid Bey-linked security firm Members of a security company with ties to the defunct Your Black Muslim Bakery have been charged with seeking and obtaining government security ... By Bay City NewsOctober 21, 20140
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. By Bay City NewsAugust 26, 2014
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 ... By Bay City NewsAugust 23, 2014
Car dealer accused of massive mileage fraud An Antioch used car dealer and his wife have been hit with nearly 80 charges of odometer ... By Bay City NewsAugust 21, 2014
Ponzi scheme lands South Bay pair in prison A judge Thursday sentenced two men to long prison terms for bilking Bay Area investors. By Bay City NewsAugust 15, 2014
Dozens caught hawking scalped Outside Lands tix Tens of people have been detained for selling fake tickets to the Outside Lands Festival at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, a ... By Bay City NewsAugust 9, 20140
Victim loses hundreds in phone scam South San Francisco police are warning about a scam involving suspects claiming to be federal prosecutors and ... By Bay City NewsAugust 3, 2014
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 ... By Bay City NewsAugust 1, 2014
Developer sentenced for bilking investors 72-year-old Gilmore Erickson was sentenced in Santa Clara County to eight years in prison. By Bay City NewsJune 18, 2014
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. By Bay City NewsJune 7, 2014 News
Woman used PayPal to embezzle $250k Briana Irene Roy cut a plea deal and agreed to pay $197,240.95 in restitution. By Bay City NewsJune 1, 20140
Former BofA CEO slapped with corporate ban Former Bank of America CEO Kenneth Lewis has been banned from leading public companies. By SFBay WiresMarch 27, 2014 Business
Target data breach swells to 110 million Retailer Target said Friday that up to 110 million customers have had personal data stolen. By SFBay WiresJanuary 10, 2014 News
Target scam skims 40 million credit cards Scammers have lifted up to 40 million credit card numbers used by holiday Target shoppers. By SFBay WiresDecember 19, 2013 Crime
Sign language ‘fraud’ mars Mandela memorial An on-stage "interpreter" at Nelson Mandela's memorial faked sign language during speeches from world leaders. By SFBay WiresDecember 12, 2013 Beyond SFBay
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. By John MarshallJuly 18, 20130
Card skimmers strike Walnut Creek gas pumps Bay Area drivers need to keep an eye on their bank accounts after credit card skimmers were ... By Cristina RamosMay 17, 2013 Crime
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, ... By Jesse GarnierApril 16, 2013
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 ... By Sean ReichholdMarch 30, 2013
Schemers skim Barnes & Noble PIN pads Barnes and Noble customers who have recently paid with credit or debit cards are urged to check ... By Robert CartagenaOctober 25, 2012 Crime
New bill cracks down on nonprofit spending Unfortunately, mismanagement of charity money by nonprofit organizations and fiscal sponsors is not uncommon. By Chelena GoldmanAugust 7, 20123
Adiós, El Balazo The once-popular chain's owner has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay more than $2.2 million ... By Chelena GoldmanApril 27, 2012 News
Price gouging hurts food program Would you pay $9.94 for a box of Cheerios? How about $8 for an 18-pack of corn ... By alexApril 23, 2012
Couple stole millions from Post Office A former postal manager and his wife pleaded guilty to defrauding the Postal Service out of $4.4 ... By alexApril 9, 2012
Contractor accused of $600k City fraud A Millbrae woman who has won “dozens” of contracts with The City has been accused of underpaying ... By Matthew Stensland-BosJanuary 29, 2012
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? This guy thought you wouldn't notice. By Dimitri HagnéréJanuary 11, 20120