Grand theft taco

Creating a video record of your crimes probably isn't the smartest idea. But you know what's sheer genius? Posting that video on the internet:

A man who pretended to be a CEO complaining about his fast-food order in a taco scam was sentenced to 30 days in jail after authorities saw the prank in an online video.

Rialto police said it was an easy case to crack because the video, called "How to Scam Del Taco" and posted on YouTube.com, shows Robert Echeverria, 32, calling the restaurant about 50 miles east of Los Angeles on Feb. 19.

In a friendly tone he claims to be a CEO named "Robert Kennedy" who has already spoken to the store's manager and corporate office about some unwanted sour cream and the lack of a receipt in a previous order.

"I love your guys' tacos," he said.

One of his two 18-year-old co-stars is later shown walking into the restaurant and claiming the food. The video ends with the three men feasting and laughing.

Echeverria even provided a pair of personal phone numbers in the video, Rialto police Lt. Joe Cirilo said.

Well, that certainly makes it easier for people to call up and tell you how awesomely awesome your scam was. Or to arrest you. Six of one, half a dozen of the other, really.

Update: Want to watch this fat load working his scam? Enjoy:



I think he loves their tacos a little too much, if you know what I mean.