California paid at least $20 billion to unemployment fraudsters
The state of California has given at least $20 billion in unemployment funds to criminals since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said on Monday. Read More …
Tag: Fraud
California admits to paying out at least $11 billion in fraudulent unemployment benefits
Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, the state of California has paid out at least $11 billion in unemployment funds to fraudsters, and the total could be as high as $31 billion. Read More …
Three defendants plead guilty to unemployment fraud in Santa Barbara court
A man and woman from San Diego stole customers’ identities from businesses across the United States, including a Santa Barbara property management firm, and used them to file fraudulent unemployment claims, which cost California taxpayers more than $2 million. Read More …
Scott Peterson, other California death row inmates part of massive unemployment fraud scheme
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid his bid to get his murder convictions overturned, Scott Peterson allegedly participated in a “massive” coronavirus-related unemployment fraud scheme that enabled other inmates and him, as well Read More …
California temporarily halts unemployment claims amid fraud allegations
Amid allegations of widespread fraud in the state’s unemployment system and a spike in fraudulent claims during the coronavirus pandemic, California has temporarily stopped accepting applications for new payments. Read More …
SLO consignment store owner accused of fraud, charged with writing bad checks
The owner of a consignment store that operated at a single San Luis Obispo location for nearly 30 years before closing in May is facing charges for allegedly writing bad checks. The owner is also under investigation for possible fraudulent business practices. Read More …
Paso Robles police arrest couple for prescription fraud
A dental office receptionist allegedly stole numerous prescriptions, which she filled out and sent through a pharmacy where her husband picked them up, according to the Paso Robles Police Department. Read More …
Paso Robles police catch couple trying to use stolen credit card
A sting involving undercover officers and a helicopter enabled Paso Robles police to nab a Central Valley couple on Tuesday who had allegedly been stealing credit cards. Read More …
Paso Robles man accused of fraudulently buying items and selling them on eBay
Officers arrested a Paso Robles man on Thursday who was allegedly running a scheme in which he would used fraudulent credit card numbers to purchase items online, then resell them on eBay. Read More …
Men use fraudulent credit cards to steal $12,000 in merchandise from SLO store
Two men allegedly used fraudulent credit cards to steal about $12,000 worth of merchandise from a San Luis Obispo home appliance store on Monday.
The owners of Idler’s Home, located at 122 Cross Street, are asking for help from the public in identifying the two suspects. Read More …