Tag: scam
Blessing Scam Suspects Wanted By SFPD
SAN FRANCISCO—On Friday, February 9, the San Francisco Police Department disclosed they are searching for the suspects involved in a blessing scam that unfolded...
Victim Scammed Out Of $22K For Allegedly Causing Miscarriage
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO—An elderly woman from South San Francisco was scammed out of $22,000 after a suspect contacted her claiming that her son was...
Contractor Pays Restitution For Theft From Elderly Homeowner
SAN FRANCISCO—On Monday, March 14, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced the recovery of over $300,000 in restitution to an elderly victim’s estate....
Online Dating Scammers Charged With Fraud
SAN FRANCISCO—Kinston Osagie, a Los Angeles based man and his brother, Roland Ighiwiyisi were charged with several counts of money laundering. They scammed women...
Scammers Selling Fake Gold To Bay Area Residents
SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Police Department sent out an alert on Monday, December 23, warning residents of a fake gold jewelry scam.
According to SFPD,...
Public Warned About Cyber Extortion Scam
SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón warned the public on Thursday, August 16 about a recent email extortion scam that is impacting San...
District Attorney Warning San Franciscans About Chinese Gold Scam
SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon announced on Friday, February 16 that the Chinese Gold Scam also known as the Buried Treasure Scam...
The Fox Outfoxed
UNITED STATES—The Wylie Empire included a hotel in a prime location on Skid Row—the elegantly named Palmer House on Wall St. (conveniently around the...
Authorities Warn Chinese Community Of Scam
SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Police Department is alerting the Chinese community of a series of an ongoing scam targeting older Chinese victims to steal...
Monk Imposters Scamming Pedestrians
SAN FRANCISCO—A street scam famous for ensnaring travelers in European countries has made its way to San Francisco.
The scam is performed by someone who...