Glendale Nordstrom scammed for $300K by two men in wild refund scheme: cops
Two Glendale residents are accused of running a yearslong scam that defrauded a Nordstrom store of over $300,000 by purchasing luxury goods and returning counterfeit versions. The scheme, which began in 2019, was uncovered in February 2026 after a suspicious return was flagged at the Americana at Brand mall. The suspects were arrested following a search of their home, where authorities found counterfeit items and evidence of reselling authentic merchandise.
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Metro Glendale Nordstrom scammed for $300K by two men in wild refund scheme: cops By Kevin Barr Published May 1, 2026, 3:08 p.m. ET A yearslong retail scam targeting high-end designer goods unraveled after a suspicious return at a Los Angeles-area mall — leading to the arrest of two local residents accused of costing Nordstrom hundreds of thousands. Two Glendale residents are accused of orchestrating a scheme that netted more than $300,000 in fraudulent refunds by purchasing luxury items and returning counterfeit versions, according to the Glendale Police Department. The case dates back to 2019 but only came to light in February 2026, when a Nordstrom employee at the Americana at Brand flagged a return involving a fake item, according to a news release from police.
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