fraud

Richland police looking to ID this person. Or, see if she will bake them some cookies...

Police are warning that abbreviating 2020 could cost you big when it comes to fraud.

Gas stations and pumps are especially favorite targets of scammers, because people come and go so often, and their distance from buildings allows installation to be easier (Especially at night)

This suspect wanted in connection with a number of allegedly stolen checks in Walla Walla area.

Again, why would you store anything of value inside your vehicle, such as wallets, credit cards, cellphones etc? Police say don't do it--even if you lock it up!

Another business owner is facing fraud charges after it was found they participated in a green energy fraudulent business based out of Pasco.
You may recall in 2017 Scott C. Johnson, 43, of Burbank, was sentenced to 8 years in prison over his role in green power fraud stemming from the now defunct Pa…

Pasco police are on the alert for this probable ID fraud suspect, after a clerk who was paying close attention busted him.
Saturday evening this guy attempted to cash a check at the Rivera Wireless store at 10th and Lewis in Pasco. He presented a work check and ID card, but the clerk noticed the ID w…

A Ponzi, or pyramid, scheme launched about two years ago by a bankrupt Tri-City businessman has landed him in jail, facing charges in Franklin and Benton Counties. It also has his partner in hot water and facing arrest.
The man's wife has not been charged, but was allegedly part of a check kitin…

An entrepreneur who's heavily involved in a wide variety of Tri-City area projects and groups is being sued over alleged misuse of government funding.
Kristopher Lapp is the founder and owner of i3Global, an IT and media services company based out of Kennewick...

The fraud covered four states from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Nevada and was based in the Spokane Valley.

West Richland Police say they're seeing, along with other law enforcement agencies, an increase in what's often called "check overpayment scams."
Authorities say they usually involve online for sale sites, especially on social media. Many of them are done with sellers who …

Evidence leads police to believe like many other such criminals, they've left the area.