Santa Barbara Financial Scam Artist Sentenced to Over Six Years for Defrauding Victims
Lee Michael Harrison, a Santa Barbara financial scam artist, was sentenced to six years and four months in state prison for defrauding two victims out of $136,000 by falsely claiming law enforcement connections. He also faced charges for theft from…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 30, 2026 — A financial scam artist from Santa Barbara, identified as Lee Michael Harrison, has received a sentence of six years and four months in state prison. The sentence stems from his conviction for defrauding two individuals out of a total of $136,000.
Harrison perpetrated the fraud by falsely asserting connections to law enforcement agencies, according to court documents. His scheme involved misleading victims into believing he had legitimate ties to law enforcement, which he used to gain their trust and obtain funds.
In addition to the defrauding charges, Harrison also faced accusations related to theft from a clothing store. Furthermore, evidence indicated that he continued his scamming activities even while he was released from custody pending the trial for these offenses.
The sentencing brings a resolution to the case involving Harrison’s fraudulent activities, which impacted multiple victims and involved separate criminal actions. The prison term will be served in state prison.
Story summarized from the original created by Rebecca Caraway, Noozhawk Staff Writer on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
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