Tag Archives: Fraud

Faking cancer is not cool

A West Sacramento woman spent 6 months telling everyone she knew that she was battling breast cancer. Her family. Her friends. Her coworkers. Strangers even stepped up to help throw a Hawaiian Luau fundraiser as she dealt with the “tremendous … Continue reading

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Con-artist with Sacramento ties scams $7 million from Eddie Murphy’s ex-wife

A flamboyant global playboy with roots in Sacramento was arrested in Los Angeles this morning for his connection in an elaborate fraud campaign which bilked Nicole Murphy, ex-wife of the movie star Eddie Murphy, out of at least $7 million … Continue reading

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Psychologist fakes rape to convince her husband they should move out of North Sacramento

The Sacramento Police Department arrested 36-year-old Laurie Ann Martinez on Monday on two counts of criminal conspiracy after investigators say she faked being raped during a phantom home invasion that never happened. Her motive, according to a report in the … Continue reading

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Low-rate local rapper caught making funny money

   Local rapper Malik Jamerson, A.K.A. “Scoob Nitty“, was arrested in Rocklin Thursday in connection with a counterfeit crime ring. Jamerson and his syndicate have been linked to funny money (counterfeit bills), identity theft, and counterfeit checks. According to reports, they’ve been in … Continue reading

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Sacramento man accused of falsifying Bay Bridge structural tests

A fascinating expose published in the Sacramento Bee is raising concerns about a Caltrans technician who may have falsified structural integrity tests for dozens of bridges throughout the state, most alarmingly of which involve the underwater foundation supports for the … Continue reading

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Dead baby scam artist arrested again

A woman who was arrested last June on felony fraud charges in Modesto has been arrested again after Police in Fontana say that she’s up to her old tricks again. Chasity Doll (Yes, that is her real name) was first … Continue reading

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Don’s Bottle Shop liquor license revoked due to fraud

The liquor license of a Downtown Sacramento mini-mart has been revoked after investigators from Alcohol Beverage Control conducted an undercover sting operation in which the business owner purchased items he believed were stolen and bought food stamps for less than … Continue reading

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Woman who falsely claimed “rape” tricked men to kill for revenge

The Bee is reporting that a woman who told her cousin and another man that her boyfriend had assaulted her was found guilty of second-degree murder in a Sacramento courtroom today. In June 2010, Priscilla Ramirez told Phillip Gonzales Jr. … Continue reading

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