Maricopa County Sheriffâs deputies received a report of an identity theft incident from a resident in the 13600 block of Fountain Hills Blvd. on Thursday, Dec. 3.
The victim reported he learned that a person had used his personal information to obtain unemployment benefits when his employer was notified of the claim. On Thursday, Dec. 3, deputies stopped a motorist for speeding at Saguaro Blvd. and Monterey Drive. It was determined the driverâs driving privileges had been suspended. The driver was issued a citation for the suspended license and for speed. On Friday, Dec. 4, deputies received a report of a fraud attempt in which a person was contacted by someone posing as a friend on a social media platform about an investment opportunity. The victim provided the person with much of their personal contact information, including their Social Security number. The victim realized the situation may have been a scam and reported to it law enforcement.