Citizen targeted by possible fraud 
Sandra Spagnoli Chief of Police
901 East 14th Street, San Leandro CA 94577
PRESS RELEASE
DATE / TIME OF RELEASE: 09/17/12, 4 PM CRIME: Possible fraud
PRESS RELEASE OFFICER: Lt. Randall Brandt TELEPHONE: (510) 577-3245
DATE / TIME OCCURRED: 09/13/12 5 PM
LOCATION: San Leandro, Ca.
INVESTIGATING DETECTIVE(S):
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
DETAILS:
On 09/13/12, a San Leandro resident received a fax at their residence. The unknown sender requested that the recipient return a fax to the sender including all their personal information.
The sender claimed to have inherited a large sum of money and they needed assistance transferring it. The recipient was extremely suspicious and immediately reported the incident to the San Leandro Police Department.
San Leandro Police Investigators attempted to locate the sender and they were not successful.
The San Leandro Police Department is sending this information out to educate community members. You should not provide your personal information to an unauthorized company or person. We believe the sender in this incident was involved in criminal activity.
Lt. Randall Brandt said, “Residents need to monitor where their personal information is circulated. You should never leave mail unattended and you should never provide your information to an unauthorized person.’
This is an ongoing investigation and there are Detectives assigned to the case. Witnesses to the incident should contact the San Leandro Police Department’s Investigations Division at (510) 577-3233. Information can also be texted anonymously to 847411.
MEDIA UPDATES WILL BE MADE AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.
Address/Location
San Leandro Police Department
901 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA 94577
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-577-2740