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Phony FTC rep bilks Saratoga resident out of $6,000

Summary by East Bay Times
May 8 Theft by false pretense: Someone contacted a Saratoga resident, claiming to be a member of the Federal Trade Commission. The suspect convinced the victim that they would be assisting with the investigation of a perpetrator, but needed $6,000 worth of Lululemon gift cards to conduct the investigation. The suspect convinced the victim to purchase the gift cards and provide the card numbers. May 9 Identity theft, theft by access card: Between…

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East Bay Times broke the news in Walnut Creek, United States on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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