Monday, November 27, 2006

California AG Lockyer Announces Arrests In "Squatter" Scam Victimizing Elderly, Infirm

Following up on a prior post, Attorney General Bill Lockyer's announcement of felony arrests of two alleged scam artists in connection with a “squatter” scam in which the defendants victimized elderly and other homeowners by unlawfully taking possession of roughly 100 houses, and subsequently renting out the property and keeping the income for themselves can be found here.

Probable Cause and Arrest Affidavit available here.