The Herald | HeraldOnline.com Minister charged with child abuse could return to prison The Herald | HeraldOnline.com … child abuse-related charges could face a return to federal prison, where he served seven years for stealing millions in a religious investment scam . … and more

Check scam in Richland targets 'secret shoppers' Bellingham Herald Anytime someone is given a check , told to deposit it and wire some back, that is a scam , Tungesvik said. In addition to being scammed out of the full amount …

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BBB warns of phone scam Mid Columbia Tri City Herald … to be wary of potential scam situations: If the potential buyer demands to communicate by e-mail only or wants you to take a check or credit card amount … Scammers targeting job hunters WCNC (subscription) all 6 news articles

Consumer Confidential: Old lottery scams never die; they just get trickier Lexington Herald Leader The beauty of the scam is that the victim still thinks she's coming out ahead because she doesn't have to wire back the entire amount of the check . … and more

Leigh Donaldson: Increased vulnerability to scams is a disease of old age Press Herald He adds that in investment scams , offenders persuade the elderly to invest in, for example, precious gems, real estate, annuities or stocks and bonds by …

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Alex man avoids scam attempt The Herald Bulletin “It's not uncommon for a person attempting to commit a fraud to create a check that looks very real,” Solomon said, “and customers who receive these checks …

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Con artist pulls 'mold' scam on elderly women Cookeville Herald Citizen He then told her she could make a partial payment and pay him the rest later, and she wrote him a check for $375. He left then and was supposed to return to … and more

CRIME: Police searching for tips in roof scam Mid Columbia Tri City Herald The man reportedly took a $226 check from an 88-year-old woman who lives on West Second Avenue after convincing her that squirrels had chewed through her …

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Bellingham Herald Custer woman loses $15000 to “grandma scam ” Bellingham Herald According to a report in The Oregonian newspaper, a prisoner in the Multnomah County jail talked an elderly couple into bringing a $1500 check to hand over … and more

Roanoke Rapids Police warn of scam Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald Before hiring anybody, make sure you check them out. • If it sounds too good to be true, it is too good to be true. “This happens a few times a year. … and more

Phony Check Scam hits local company Ada Herald This is all part of the national epidemic called the “phony check ” scam in which people are asked to cash a check that arrives in the mail and send most of …

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Fraud cases continue popping up in Putnam County Cookeville Herald Citizen Later on, the seller learned that the check was on a closed account and actually had been stolen. This is a scam that has been conducted on several victims …

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Legit request for help, or scam ? Boston Herald I'd bet that Bob, all apologies, would quickly have sent me an official-looking certified check drawn on a Toronto bank. Then you'd insist the check be …

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Lexington Herald Leader E-mail scam that struck Lexington woman a growing concern Lexington Herald Leader … also has received complaints about the scam . She suggests that anyone who gets an unusual request via e-mail should check it out before taking action. … and more

WHYY AG warns about Medicare scam Bend Bulletin Attorney General John Kroger warns Oregon Medicare recipients not to provide personal information to anyone calling about the Medicare $250 rebate check . … AG's office warns seniors of new Medicare scam WGMD Radio AG Warns of Potential Scam WTOK AG's office warns seniors of scam The News Journal The Apex Herald

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WHYY AG's office warns seniors of scam The News Journal If anyone contacts you claiming to need your credit card or bank account number before you can receive your $250 check , hang up immediately, Butler said. … AG Warns of Potential Scam WTOK Phony calls aren't really from Medicare, warns AG Cooper The Apex Herald Beau Biden to return to work as Delaware AG The Associated Press nwitimes.com

Beware of 'shopper' scam Record Herald … who advised her to shred the check . According to the Federal Trade Commission's web site, the mystery shopper scam is very prevalent. …

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State of Kentucky warns of health insurance scam Bizjournals.com Consumers are urged to check credit card and bank statements for withdrawals to “ATA-SDS,” which usually is followed by a number. “Before handing over money … Kentuckians scammed by bogus 'health insurer' Lexington Herald Leader all 3 news articles

BNY Mellon subsidiary charged with Madoff-linked fraud ifaonline.co.uk Madoff was jailed for 150 years in March 2009 after confessing to running a multi-billion-dollar Ponzi scheme in what was the biggest investment scam in US … Investment firm that steered Upstate unions to Madoff sued by attorney general The Post-Standard – Syracuse.com Firm sued over Madoff Boston Herald Cuomo Says Investment Firm Knew Madoff Was Cooking Books But Didn't Move … ABC News NPR all 283 news articles

The Herald | HeraldOnline.com Internet scam targets Rock Hill's unemployed The Herald | HeraldOnline.com These mailers never see the $1500 bi-weekly check they are promised, and some risk having their personal information shared online or worse. … Armed man robs payday lender, leaves on moped The Herald | HeraldOnline.com all 9 news articles

Online scam targets Rock Hill job-seekers The Herald | HeraldOnline.com These mailers never see the $1500 bi-weekly check they are promised, and some risk having their personal information shared online or worse. … and more

Insurer warns of vitamin sale scam Bellingham Herald Then the supplement-selling firms use the customer's insurance identification number to bill the insurance company and get a reimbursement check mailed to … and more

Sunnyside police issue scam warning Mid Columbia Tri City Herald A Pasco resident also recently received a letter saying she had won $125000, along with a check for nearly $4000 to cover the taxes on the winnings. … and more

Medical scam : CBI seizes diamonds and gold worth Rs 38 lakh Deccan Herald The CBI had claimed that agency sleuths had recovered documents showing that he had land in his name in Ahmedabad, an investment of Rs 20 lakh in a local … and more

Seven sentenced in counterfeit check ring Spartanburg Herald Journal McDonald said the US Postal Inspection Service traced checks back to January 2005 and linked more than $650000 to the scam .

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InstaPrize proves to be 'instascam' Cameron Herald The Publishing Clearing House “InstaPrize” is a scam . Have you received notice you won $1 million? Have you gotten a check supposedly issued …

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The Oldest Newspaper in Central Texas · Last Updated Thursday, Apr 08, 2010 … Cameron Herald That's why ex-Milano student Robert Oneal, who lives in Mason, opted to alert folks about home in Milam County after he received a scam in his mailbox. …

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fake unemployment check warning Seymour Herald “We are working with the proper authorities in this matter and want to get the word out quickly that this is a scam .” All of the checks recovered have been …

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Police: Scam artists step up craft as warm weather rolls in Republican & Herald Check with the utility company by telephone if an employee wants to enter your home or have you come outside with them. These criminals often carry fake …

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If it sounds too good to be true. . . Lethbridge Herald He was one of two officers who hosted a presentation at the Lethbridge Public Library this week to help citizens recognize and avoid investment scams . …

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Special delivery to aid rec department Port Huron Times Herald When the check arrived last week at Port Huron City Councilman Brian Moeller's house, he first thought it could be a scam . … and more

Lexington Herald Leader Lexington, state police focus on counterfeit check racket Lexington Herald Leader We don't believe they were caught up in this scam … but we're not sure,” she said. Two of the four people arrested in Georgetown had tried to cash a … Police Search For Women Who Allegedly Cashed $40K In Bogus Checks LEX18 Lexington KY News all 9 news articles

IT raids on Soren's secretary, officials Deccan Herald Last year on October 31, the IT department conducted raids at 70 locations, and investment records allegedly belonging to Koda and six close associates were … and more

Advice and tips on avoiding scams This Is Hampshire.net … offering too-good-to-be-true offers or cash handouts, such as working from home scams , eye-catching investment opportunities and jackpot prizes. … Blitz on scams Morpeth Herald all 3 news articles

Local man spots scam Republican & Herald In the case of fraudulent checks, Bozart said the law is set up so the person trying to cash the check will be held responsible, making scams such as the …

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Kilgore PD warn of Haitian aid scam Kilgore News Herald Be wary of any unsolicited contacts for donations and thoroughly check out the organizations before donating. Never give out your personal information. … and more

Police alerted to scam after receiving $4000 check DigitalJournal.com Think police are immune from scam artists? They're not. “Free money” in the form of a $4000 was the clue that all was not right. … Richland cops urging residents to lock cars Mid Columbia Tri City Herald all 7 news articles

CTV.ca Be Wary Of Scams Masquerading As Haiti Relief CBS 4 In addition to the state office where you can out registered charities, you can also check out them out at the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Wise Giving … Cuomo: Watch for Haiti Relief Scams WBNG-TV In urgent times, avoiding online charity scams CNET Top 10 tips to avoid Haiti relief scams KVAL The Tech Herald

FRAUD: Claim of museum donation likely a scam Mid Columbia Tri City Herald Museum staff responded with information about the museum's activities, and Hamilton said he would send a check for $650000 when he confirmed the museum's …

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The City Herald Watchdog sleeps as blogger uncovers multimillion-dollar scam The City Herald When it takes an investment fund more than three months to find proof that they have invested the 118 million dollars they say they have, … and more

CharlotteObserver.com Rock Hill man pleads guilty in Ponzi deal; faces years in prison CharlotteObserver.com Sullivan was charged in a Ponzi scheme in which he used money paid to him for fraudulent investments . The scam unraveled after a daughter of one elderly … Business Briefs Charleston Post Courier Rock Hill broker pleads guilty in Ponzi scheme The Herald | HeraldOnline.com all 28 news articles

FBI issues check scam warning Port Huron Times Herald The FBI Detroit Field Office is reminding the public to be on guard for business check scams . There have been reports recently of fake checks being mailed … and more

Resolve to ward off scams in 2010, and beyond Cameron Herald Everyone is anxious to share advice on investment opportunities with people they love. There seems to be security in having others join you in a venture you …

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Woman loses a lot of money in scam St. Peter Herald PETER — An investigation continues into a report of a check cashing scam that proved costly to a St. Peter woman right before the holidays. …

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Don't allow scam artists to mar holiday Port Huron Times Herald Those who take the bait are given a check and told they can keep some of it, but must wire money to cover the rest. The check , which is counterfeit, … and more

Holidays are high time for scam artists Port Huron Times Herald Burns said one holiday scam includes advertisements looking for “mystery shoppers,” which will include a counterfeit check for merchandise. … and more

Calgary Ponzi suspect allowed to leave Alberta Calgary Herald CALGARY – One of the men accused of running a giant Ponzi-style investment scam will be allowed to leave the province to visit his ailing mother, … and more

3 accused of toy scam Spartanburg Herald Journal “About a week ago, this person called to check on their request,” Holbert said. “From what the woman said, it became obvious it was a scam . … 3 Henderson County women face charges of trying to scam Toys for Tots Asheville Citizen-Times all 4 news articles

Tenn. man gets 14 years in $33M Ponzi scheme San Jose Mercury News ROCHESTER, NY—An investment fund manager from Tennessee drew a 14-year prison sentence Wednesday in a $33 million Ponzi scheme that … Tenn. Man Gets 14 Years in $33M Ponzi Scheme ABC News NY sentencing for Tenn. man in $33M Ponzi scheme Boston Herald Man gets 14 years for $33M Ponzi scheme eTaiwan News Seattle Times all 84 news articles