Clear the air: Smog check fraud costs everyone Los Angeles Daily News But even more troubling is what the findings say about the Californians complicit in this scam – smog- check station operators giving false test scores and … OUR VIEW: Fighting fraud at smog checks Pasadena Star-News all 5 news articles

Judge sorry broker got only 3-year sentence Houston Chronicle David Lapin, a former member of Lapin and Wigginton Asset Management, a subsidiary of Premiere Holdings, was sentenced for conspiracy to commit mail fraud . … and more

New Credit Card Scam WTAP-TV An employee with the West Virginia Office of Technology discovered the most recent credit card scam . Fraudulent companies pretending to be Visa or … Scams strike good people Sheboygan Press Credit card culture changing KTAR.com all 3 news articles

Ponzi-scheme tax break bill is dead The Spokesman Review Ponzi schemes, named for inventor Charles Ponzi, are a form of investment fraud in which a person or group uses funds obtained from new investors to pay … and more

Bannock County Warns Of New Census Scam Forms LocalNews8.com Check your mailbox because within the next few weeks more than 130 million addresses across the nation will be receiving in the mail a form with ten simple … and more

Scams and Thievery in Millburn New York Times (blog) There's been no arrest, though, in an apparent check scam conducted over the Internet. On Monday, Feb. 22, a Millburn resident reported to police that he … and more

Four men charged in computerized online ticket scam CNET And yes, it is illegal in this case and many others. by mike_ekim March 2, 2010 6:11 AM PST paulej: How are investment management companies any different? … and more

Ars Technica FTC crams a major crammer as phone fraud goes global Ars Technica Customers would pay, usually because they didn't check every charge on a bill each month. If the fees were kept low enough, they might continue for years … and more

British national convicted in California for a $7.3 million investment scam Thaindian.com LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (BNO NEWS) – A British national was convicted California after running a multi-million dollar investment scam , prosecutors said …

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Reuters Madoff Investors Demand Punishment for DiPascali ABC News … who worked for Madoff for more than three decades, is cooperating with authorities, who seek to recover money from Madoff's $65 billion investment scam . … Judge confirms: Madoff victims will only get back what they paid in Palm Beach Post all 224 news articles

Ponzi-scheme tax break bill is dead The Spokesman Review (blog) Ponzi schemes, named for inventor Charles Ponzi, are a form of investment fraud in which a person or group uses funds obtained from new investors to pay … and more

Harried travelers have to ditch their bottled beverages to make it through airport security checkpoints to their flights, but unless airports change their practices, those recyclable bottles often go straight to the trash. The New York Times wrote …

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Creative crooks find victims online The Province … (SFSC) have joined forces to bring attention to identity theft, mass marketing and on-line schemes, home repair shams, and affinity investment scams . … and more

Five people were arrested in Pasco Co. for insurance fraud scam 10 Connects The participant would then receive a check in the mail with the understanding that a portion would be paid to Toohey. The initial investigation into Toohey … Lake County man and four others arrested for insurance scam Orlando Sentinel all 6 news articles

Disapproving judge hands down 3-year sentence in fraud Houston Chronicle David Lapin was sentenced today to three years in federal prison for his role in a mortgage investment scam . …

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NC Woman Suspected In Nigerian Check Fraud Scam WFMY News 2 Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian authorities say they have arrested a North Carolina woman who they suspect may be part of a counterfeit check ring. … EFCC ARREST AMERICAN OVER $760, 668 COUNTERFEIT CHEQUES The Punch all 22 news articles

JCSD: Beware of financial scams Laurel Leader Call “After a few days, the bank will tell you that the check is counterfeit. You just lost $2980.” Suber said such scams ask you to use Money Gram or Western …

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CSA Urges Canadians to “Take the Next Step” to Protect Themselves From … Earthtimes (press release) Familiarize yourself with common red flags of investment scams . Investment fraud is a serious concern. Investors should go to the CSA's website … and more

Long-running real estate scam pops up in Wyoming LocalNews8.com They then take applications by e-mail, and tell would-be renters that they'll send the keys once they get a check for the first month's rent and a security … and more

New scam targets homeowners in trouble with their loans ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) The so called auditor says they'll check your mortgage for compliance with state and federal laws, but once you pay that up front fee your chances of seeing …

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SPECIAL COVERAGE: ACORN 'Pimp' Hoax (& NOLA Scam ) Brad Blog (blog) Lost in the outrage against the New York Times for having fallen for the scam without bothering to fact- check , as The BRAD BLOG has been detailing for the … and more

Crooks ready to pounce with hard times pushing people to take chances Modesto Bee The high unemployment rate makes it fertile ground for everything from scammers using computer phishing schemes to check fraud and phony serv-ice fees. …

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Reuters Madoff whistleblower: 'No One Would Listen' msnbc.com … told me that the media was reporting that Bernie Madoff had confessed to his two sons that his multibillion-dollar investment firm was a complete fraud . … Whistleblower says he was prepared to murder Bernard Madoff Boston Herald Executive says he was ready to kill Madoff UPI.com Markopolos on SEC: “A Bunch of Idiots” Wall Street Pit (blog) all 17 news articles

Former Ashtabula County man charged with financial scam to finance movie Plain Dealer (blog) The two men created investment funds, including one called TTF Strategic Growth Partners LLC. TTF was designed for conservative investments , … and more

Kalamazoo Weekly Senior Brigade Kalamazoo Weekly Please join us for informative sessions on: Protect Yourself: Home Equity & Repair Scams , Investment Fraud , and Phone & Mail Scams . …

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