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AppleCare Scam Foiled by Cross-City Police | Oakland News
A 22-year-old from Fresno pulled off a slick scam targeting an elderly victim with fake AppleCare alerts, aiming to extort cash via a bogus courier—but got caught red-handed. Redwood City PD teamed up with San Francisco PD, using license plate tech and real-time tracking to chase the suspect’s fleeing car across city lines. Officers disabled the vehicle and made the arrest before any money changed hands. The suspect, Sartaj Singh, now faces multiple charges—including financial elder abuse—showcasing how collaboration between agencies can thwart sophisticated fraud before it hits hard. Listen…
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