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08/11/2026
Alameda police say 900 victims uncovered in identity theft investigation
CBS News
Authorities in the East Bay said they have uncovered nearly 1,000 suspected victims of identity theft during an investigation into stolen mail.
On Monday, Alameda Police announced results of the investigation, which began in spring when a single victim was notified by a credit bureau of alleged fraudulent activity. Officers said the activity included credit inquiries related to vehicles, property rentals and other businesses.
"The victim began closely monitoring their credit reports and discovered that someone had obtained their personal information and was attempting to take out loans in their name over several months," police said in a statement.
According to police, an initial investigation revealed what they described as an "elaborate identity theft scheme," which was likely connected to a previous mail theft in Alameda. Detectives said they discovered personal information and identification cards belonging to more than 900 potential victims.
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