Fake check scam makes its way to local Craigslist page Prescott Daily Courier The Federal Trade Commission website has extensive information about these check scams – and how to avoid becoming a victim – at …

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Sheriff's office warns of phone scam in St. Joseph County Kalamazoo Gazette – MLive.com … the winners need to send a check to Duran Sterling for a small fee, usually in the $300 to $400 range, the sheriff's office said Thursday. It is a scam , … and more

Looking for work? Watch out for these fraudulent offers Fort Worth Star Telegram What the Shreveport resident didn't know when she sent in $40 to set up the home office was that the company, Freedom Publications of Haslet, was a scam . …

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Wire Transfer Scam Targets Manheim Twp. Residents WGAL Lancaster News 8 is on your side with an alert about a scam that continues to grow. Sometimes the scam involves a large check , sometimes it's a phone call telling … and more

Authorities warn of scams new, old during Consumer Protection Week Lincoln Journal Star The mystery shopper scam , for example, involves a letter saying you will be offered money for shopping with a well-known company. The scammer sends a check … and more

WebCPA SEC charges market psychic alleging $6M scam The Associated Press “Morton's self-proclaimed psychic powers were nothing more than a scam to attract investors and steal their money,” George Canellos, director of the SEC's … Self-Proclaimed 'Psychic' Charged with Investor Fraud ABC News (blog) S.E.C. Charges Psychic With Securities Fraud New York Times (blog) SEC Charges Nationally Known Psychic in Multi-Million Dollar Securities Fraud Article Ant (press release) all 128 news articles

Jacksonville woman wanted on fraud and scam charges arrested Florida Times-Union A Jacksonville woman wanted on multiple counts of charges of fraud , grand theft and other charges was arrested by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. … and more

WebCPA Self-Proclaimed 'Psychic' Charged with Investor Fraud ABC News (blog) Sean David Morton started to solicit investors in the summer of 2006 by promising to use his psychic abilities for investment guidance, the SEC alleged in … SEC charges market psychic alleging $6M scam The Associated Press S.E.C. Charges Psychic With Securities Fraud New York Times (blog) SEC Charges Nationally Known Psychic in Multi-Million Dollar Securities Fraud Article Ant (press release) DealBreaker.Com (blog) all 132 news articles

WebCPA S.E.C. Charges Psychic With Securities Fraud New York Times (blog) SEC officials on Thursday were less impressed by his purported investment prowess. “Morton's self-proclaimed psychic powers were nothing more than a scam to … SEC Charges 'Psychic Investor' With Fraud DealBreaker.Com (blog) SEC Charges Nationally Known Psychic in Multi-Million Dollar Securities Fraud Article Ant (press release) all 22 news articles

Police warm of scam phone calls Oxford Press Goins said a similar scheme last year hit the area, when letters were mailed to Oxford Twp. residents with a fraudulent check for $10000 asking for about … and more

BJP demands JPC probe into food ' scam ' Indian Express … the “ scam ” in import and export of sugar and wheat. Leading the BJP charge, Naidu said the government has run out of ideas to check price rise, … and more

WWJ Winans Ponzi probe uncovers second alleged fraud based in Ann Arbor The Detroit News Investors were promised as much as a 1200 percent annual return and that the investment was risk-free. “Our investigation found that Michael Winans Jr. … M. Winans Jr. Accused In Ponzi Scheme WDIV Detroit Ponzi scheme targeted MI churches ConnectMidMichigan.com Winans Accused In Massive Ponzi Scheme WWJ WXYZ

Six arrested in wine investment scam probe The Press Association Six people have been arrested across London by fraud squad officers investigating a wine investment scam . Two women and four men aged between 30 and 65 were … Specialist wine investment fraud Euro Weekly News Docklands wine ' scam ' sees six arrested East London Advertiser Six arrests over Aussie wine scam Herald Sun all 10 news articles

In the midst of a jobless recovery and credit-crunched financial sector, U.S. companies have been hoarding $1.9 trillion in cash . The Wall Street Journal reports that $932 billion of that money comes from just 382 non-financial companies on the S&P 500 — and that they’re about to start spending it. Should the unemployed of America rejoice? Hardly. At a time of low interest rates, reopened credit markets and growing optimism about the economy, CEOs and their boards seem to be questioning the wisdom of sitting on all that cash. And with the S&P 500 still trading 29% below its October 2007 peak, companies are deciding that cash is their preferred currency for acquisitions—rather than shares they see as undervalued. It’s time for a shopping spree, and they’re not in the market for employees to add value. For instance, Walgreens used the cash it saved to buy Duane Reade, creating some obvious overlaps that will likely result in more store closures. Like a lot of U.S. companies, Walgreen cut costs during the past year, in its case halting store openings and reducing inventory. Mr. Miquelon said the moves saved the company about $2 billion in cash—freeing up money it later used in the Duane Reade deal. “We are conservative with our cash, but hoarding it right now isn’t probably the best use of it,” he said. The Duane Reade deal cost Walgreens $618 million — and they got that money by “halting store openings” — i.e., not engaging in job creation. Other companies stored cash by cutting existing jobs, and then used the cash to pay out executive bonuses. Alcoa Inc., for example, pegged top executives’ 2009 compensation to goals for increasing the company’s stash of cash, according to regulatory filings. The aluminum maker cut 28,000 jobs, or 32% of its work force in 2009, and reduced capital expenditures by 53%. Despite a 31% drop in revenue, Alcoa nearly doubled its cash to $1.5 billion during the year. And their executives made their bonuses. That’s what’s important, after all.  We wouldn’t want rich people to have an unemployment rate of more than 4 percent or anything .

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Specialist wine investment fraud Euro Weekly News Fraud Squad arrest six people involved in an alleged £3million wine investment scam . Officers from the Fraud Squad carried out arrests in east London today … and more

WWJ Ponzi scheme targeted MI churches ConnectMidMichigan.com Before entering into an investment, Michigan consumers are encouraged to contact OFIR and the agency can run a check on any investment firm, professional or … Winans family member accused of Ponzi scheme Gaea Times (blog) all 162 news articles

Canada phone scam continues to target Del. elderly The News Journal Check with the National Fraud Information Center at www. fraud .org or (800) 876-7060 as a valuable resource about telephone, mail and online scams . … and more

Orissa Congress charges Patnaik Government for multi-crore mining scam cover-up Oneindia … the State Government has not taken steps to check illegal mining, illegal transportation and storage of minerals, claimed Das adding that government … and more

CSA Urges Canadians to “Take the Next Step” to Protect Themselves From … PR-USA.net (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 … March is fraud prevention month Daily Gleaner all 2 news articles