Los Banos, CA (November 24, 2025) — According to a crime log summary shared through the Mercury News feed, Saratoga residents reported being targeted in an identity theft scheme in which someone impersonated them, created fraudulent licenses, and attempted to sell their property in Los Banos. The incident, detailed in the crime log, states that the scam was discovered before any sale occurred. The fraudulent listing was cancelled, and no financial loss was reported.
In schemes like this, suspects may pose as the legitimate owners and use forged identification to try to convince agents or platforms they are authorized to list and sell the home.
Consumer protection officials and real estate professionals generally urge homeowners to keep a close eye on both their personal information and their property records. Regularly checking public records for unexpected activity, monitoring mail and email for unfamiliar real estate documents, and quickly reporting suspicious listings can help stop similar scams before money changes hands.
Homeowners are encouraged to stay alert and take simple steps to protect their identity, and assets.
