Tech exec pleads guilty to role in defrauding Qualcomm
REGION — The lead investor of a company that was sold to San Diego’s Qualcomm for more than $150 million – which prosecutors allege was...
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No prison time for Navy officers convicted in ‘Fat Leonard’ case
REGION — Four former U.S. Navy officers convicted in San Diego of accepting bribes from foreign defense contractor Leonard Glenn “Fat Leonard” Francis pleaded guilty...
Gonzalez blames EDD fraud on federal program, freelancers push back
REGION — A San Diego lawmaker’s recent statements on social media claiming a federal program designed to help independent contractors receive unemployment benefits was responsible...
Time to end phone elder abuse
I just received a phone call from a 92-year-old friend. He sheepishly informed me that he had just been defrauded. He had given out his...
Tips sought in lottery scam targeting senior citizens
Authorities reached out to the public today for help in identifying a pair of thieves who have swindled San Diego-area senior citizens out of thousands...
Shareholders accuse Airstream Innovations CEO David Chelf of corporate fraud
A successful Rancho Santa Fe horticulturist known for growing French heirloom strawberries utilizing his patented greenhouse technology is facing accusations of corporate fraud by shareholders...
Court dismisses two more claims in former lifeguard Pat Vergne’s lawsuit
An additional two claims were dismissed from a lawsuit against the city, filed by former longtime Community Services Director and Chief Lifeguard Pat Vergne, who...
Escondido beauty school owner arrest on fraud charges
ESCONDIDO — A 41-year-old woman was arrested last week......
Crime prevention specialists visit RSF Senior Center
RANCHO SANTA FE — While fraud, scams and identity theft continues to rise, the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center wanted its residents to be empowered...
RSF man pleads guilty in penny stock scheme
Charges were filed against a Rancho Santa Fe man Tuesday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for fraudulently arranging the purchase of $2.5 million worth of...
During holiday shopping season, authorities warn to check receipts
CARLSBAD — This year, holiday shoppers are urged to do more than just hunt down the perfect sweater vest and latest princess Barbie....