A Southern California man who was saving up for his daughter's quinceañera and other expenses says he fell victim to a scam involving a police detective impersonator.
Martin Alejandro, 57, is accused of posing as a police detective who claimed to have access to confiscated vehicles that he could see at cheap prices, investigators said. Lozano said Alejandro identified himself as a narcotics detective when he approached him with such an offer.
"He said he's a police officer," Lozano said."I said, 'Oh, nice to meet you.' He said, 'I have cars for you.'""He said it's going to be $25,000 for a truck, a 450, and an Isuzu," said Lozano, who said he was told to pay $10,000 now and the rest later."I never see the cars, and I never see my money back," Lozano said."He always had good excuses, always."in November.
In total, authorities said they believe the scam targeting Spanish-speaking contractors netted more than $100,000. Alejandro was released a day after his November arrest, but arrested again Feb. 9. Jail records showed he remained in custody Monday on $20,000 bond.Lozano said he doesn't believe he will ever get his money back.
"I work hard day and night to have a better life for my family," said Lozano."I don't why he doesn't work."
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