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$14M In Fake Hermès Handbags Seized At LA Port

More than $14 million in fake Hermès handbags have been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/05

(credit: Los Angeles Sheriff's Department)

Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Posing As ICE Agent

A woman suspected of posing as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent was behind bars.

2012/06/01

Police: Impersonator Took Driver Home, Checked Back Days Later

Police on Thursday asked the public for help in identifying a man who impersonated a Glendora police officer in what they call a “highly unusual” case.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/05/24

Police Seeking More Victims Of Fontana Bandit Who Dressed As Plain-Clothes Cop

Police say George Turegano would detain and even handcuff his victims, search their person and vehicle and then take off with their belongings.

2012/04/12

Fake Sheriff’s ‘Deputy’ Pulling Over Motorists In South LA

Drivers were warned on Wednesday about a man on a motorcycle allegedly impersonating a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/02/22

School Police Officer Gets 2 Years In Shooting Hoax

A former Los Angeles Unified School District police officer is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday for faking his own shooting.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/12/14

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Counterfeit Santa, Snowman Lights Among Seized Shipment From China

Life-sized Santa Claus, snowman, and polar bear lights were among the counterfeit merchandise originating from China.

2011/12/12

Shipment Of 30,300 Fake Lacoste Sunglasses Seized At SoCal Port

Customs officials said they seized the shipment with a domestic value of $48,000 on September 15.

2011/10/05

Residents Warned Of Scam Involving Fake Readers Digest ‘Prize Winnings’

An official-looking letter claiming the recipient has won $500,000 has been distributed nationwide with a fraudulent “check” in the amount of $5,000 from Readers Digest.

2011/08/01

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LA Port Officials Seize More Than 47K Pieces Of Phony Designer Clothing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists have seized more than 47,000 counterfeit pieces of designer clothing at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport, authorities said Wednesday.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/06/08

Man Posing As Navy SEAL Attends Event At Thousand Oaks School

Navy SEALs are especially popular after the raid on Osama bin Laden’s hide out in Pakistan, so imagine the patriotic pride when a man in a SEALs uniform showed up at a Ventura County school for a “Thank You Soldiers” tribute.

2011/06/02

Fake Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Could Pose Health Threat

Drugs for treating male erectile dysfunction have become one of the hottest and most lucrative sections of the international drug market, but health experts caution to beware of online purchases.

2011/05/24

A Rolex, like the one depicted here, is often the target of thieves or counterfeiters. (credit: AP)

Gonna Do Time? Hermosa Beach Police Hunt Bogus Rolex Peddler

Hermosa Beach police are on the hunt for an expert Rolex watch counterfeiter who was able to sell one of his creations to a local jeweler for about $3,900.

2011/05/11