YCSO arrests California man for fraudulent phone scam

California Man Arrested for Defrauding Yuma Resident in Phone Scam

On Monday, October 13, 2025, Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) deputies received a report from a financial institution that one of their clients had fallen prey to a fraudulent phone scam. The victim reported on October 9th of receiving a call from an individual claiming to represent their bank and falsely stating that the victim’s...

YCSO arrests California man for fraudulent phone scam

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) has arrested a California man for a fraudulent phone scam. According to a press release, YCSO deputies received reports from a financial institution Monday regarding one of their clients falling prey to a fraudulent phone scam. YCSO says the victim received a call from someone Wednesday, October 9, claiming to represent the bank and falsely claim the victim's account had been compromis…