Staying ahead of fraud : Recession scams you should know about Daily Comet The urge to do it now is always a sign of a scam . n Check credentials with the local Better Business Bureau. You can do this by using www. … Planet Antares Scam Solutions Provides Tips to Avoid Scholarship Scams PR-CANADA.net (press release) all 3 news articles

SC asked to order NBI to check tax scam evidence Manila Bulletin … (NBI) to examine the evidence that was used as basis in filing a plunder case against one of the suspects in the multi-million-peso tax credit scam . … and more

North Vancouver RCMP issue warning about Craigslist scam Vancouver Sun The fictitious doctor wired a check through Western Union to rent the suite for a year, said Cpl. Peter DeVries, spokesman for the local detachment. … and more

Scam slams county Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald … many of the scam calls are being made during non-banking hours. Young advised his staff will be in the office Tuesday if customers would like to check … and more

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

Latest Scam : A 'Prize' Check That Isn't KTVZ There's another scam making the rounds in Central Oregon, and it appears to target senior citizens. Donna Garnier of Bend received a piece of mail this week …

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Sellers targeted by scam [The Mountaineer, Waynesville, N.C.] Insurance News Net (press release) “That's how the scam artist gets the money is the check is going to come back (bounce), and the bank is going to take the money from you,” he said. … and more

HQ Bank faces criminal investigation over fraud The Swedish Wire The Swedish Economic Crime Authority has launched a criminal investigation into suspected accounting crimes and fraud at troubled investment bank HQ Bank, … and more

Thousands left penniless after collapse of Ponzi scheme Independent Many families had pooled their investments , meaning that up to a quarter of the nine-million strong population has been directly affected by the scam . …

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Guilty Plea in $535 Million Ponzi Scams Courthouse News Service SHERMAN, Texas (CN) – A Dallas man pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud investors of more than $535 million in oil and gas investment … and more

Bric stocks lag EM; losses similar to developed mkts; Bric stocks creeping into global portfolios; Brics more leveraged to world growth

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Scam Alert: Sure, I use Facebook, but I still want some privacy IdahoStatesman.com Facebook users, I'm beginning to think you need to check your privacy settings at least once a week. New features and new options present new opportunities … and more

Metro restaurant workers indicted in credit card scam Minneapolis Star Tribune The simple alternative is to use cash, the website states. Customers should also check their monthly statements carefully for unauthorized purchases. and more

Los Angeles Times Man accused of fraud may get life in prison under California's three-strikes law Los Angeles Times Instead, his Buena Park real estate investment company, called Trusperity, sought to help people in financial distress, McKesson said. …

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Classic Cons: 10 Financial Scams Fair-Minded Investors Should Avoid Money Morning Indeed, over the past 40 years, only one new entry has been added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) roster of “Top 10″ investment scams – the … Combating the Cons: Where Should Victims of Financial Scams Turn? Money Morning all 3 news articles

Attorney pleads guilty to theft in investment scam Patriot-News … filed last year by the state attorney general's office, involve an investment scam Smith and Jerome A. Kindrachuk, 65, of Allentown, are accused of … and more

Daily Mail Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon head to London to celebrate after she finally … Daily Mail Sedgwick and Bacon must be pleased to be doing so well. They were both victims of the Bernard Madoff investment scam . and more

AARP warns of 'doughnut hole' check scams UPI.com “If someone says they can help you get your check more quickly if you pay them a fee, immediately report this scam or any similar fraud to the police or to … and more

Patriot-News Brooklyn residents charged in scam targeting Target stores, Silver Spring … Patriot-News Two New York residents arrested last week for a travelers check scam at the Target store in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, may have cost the … abc27 News2 charged, 1 sought in theft at Target store abc27 all 2 news articles

MiamiHerald.com Restitution ordered in Scott Rothstein case, but pot `limited' MiamiHerald.com … major investors with Rothstein, received payments from him totaling $87 million before his investment scam unraveled last October. … Non-Investor Law Firm Clients to Recoup Bulk of Funds Stolen by Rothstein The National Law Journal all 51 news articles

NewswireToday (newswire) – 08/31/2010 London, United Kingdom – Specialist restructuring, recovery and insolvency firm, FRP Advisory LLP, discusses HMRC’s Business Payment Support Service, or TTP scheme

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WMDT Check Washing Scam WMDT by – WMDT Staff DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. – The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating several cases of theft involving ” Check washing”. …

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Sellers spot Craigslist check scam Wink News Later, Williamson got what looked like a 2 thousand dollar cashiers check and received an e-mail from the buyer giving instructions on what to do after …

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Man warns of scam letter WALB-TV Hall took the check to the Worth County Sheriff's Office, and Investigators told him it was a scam . He warns others not to cash them. … and more

Condo Residents Victims Of Identity Theft WDIV Detroit Residents living at a local apartment complex find themselves the victims of a nationwide identity theft scam . Many of the victims lost thousands of dollars … and more

Alleged Craigslist scam relieves potential renters of $300 each The Province After they looked at the place at around 3 pm, the man said he would check out the boyfriend's references and get back to them. They paid him a $300 deposit … and more

Illegal scams investors may be penalised The Sun Daily Investment scams , which forms a high percentage of while collar crimes, is on an upward rise in Malaysia over the last 10 years. Examples of investment … and more

More scam artists targeting the elderly Eagle Tribune The Better Business Bureau also warns about Medicare scams and fake investment and work from home opportunities. For more information on how to stay safe …

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How To Protect Against An Online Forex Currency Trading Scam CountingPips Unscrupulous people prey on the hopes and dreams of individuals trying to make money or protecting their investment accounts. There are seven different … and more

Counterfeit Check Scam Costs Benson Bank $14000 MyNC.com He said he speculated the mastermind of the scam recruited most of the men at migrant camps and paid them to cash the checks. The Johnston County Sheriff's … and more

Four arrested in local check fraud Pensacola News Journal The names of those arrested in connection with the scam were not available, Sheriff's Office spokesman Sgt. Ted Roy said. Additionally, the Sheriff's Office … and more

Mail and check scam targets Galena residents Galena Gazette If you receive a scam letter, along with a check , authorities ask that you don't cash the check . Instead, take it to a bank, which can usually verify the …

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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

Former MoFo Partner Accused of Major Fraud Above the Law I bet if a black family or a poor family just made up an freaking company and told the state to pay for it, somebody would have bothered to double check . … and more

Lake area residents warned of property scam in Stone County News-Leader.com The man told the woman the deal could be handled by mail, but that she needed to send a non-refundable check to handle closing costs. … and more

Opposition Lawmakers Want Benin's President Prosecuted Over Financial Scam Voice of America There are no allegations that President Boni was personally involved in this scam . Most of the criticism focuses on his hosting Investment Consultancy and …

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Indy man in camos plied scam for cash Indianapolis Star > > Schuder told the deputy to Google his name and his story would check out; the deputy wrote that a Google search turned up an article about a man named … and more

St. Peters man indicted for $2.4M investment scam Bizjournals.com A St. Peters man has been indicted for mail fraud for an alleged $2.4 million investment scheme that bilked more than 50 people. Between 2007 and last month … and more

Cook: 25 years for mega scam Minneapolis Star Tribune Some of his investment came from a loan against his fourth-generation farm, she said, and he's having trouble keeping up the payments. … and more

Vacations are something of a rarity in a tough economy, so having a good time on vacation is essential. Unfortunately, vacations are expensive, and there are few ways around that. The “vacation industry” is also rife …

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Victim nearly taken in new twist on old scam WZVN-TV NAPLES: In a new twist on an old scam, a mental health care giver was nearly taken for $1800 in a check scam . The victim told Naples Police a man who … and more

Longmont police warn of check scam Daily Camera Lewis said neither the church, nor Stanley have any connection to the scam . “Why would someone you don't know send you a check for $3200 asking you to send …

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SIPC Issues Alert on Check Scam Investment Advisor In some cases, the bad check passer or passers are trying to purchase items or services for less than the face value of the phony check and then asking for … and more

Buyer beware, sheriff's office warns of check -cashing scam Kirksville Daily Express and Daily News By Anonymous This reminder was made by the Adair County Sheriff's Office regarding a scam that recently fooled a county resident. …

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ECSO Warns Citizens Of Scam Solicitations WSAV-TV Some of the latest versions of the mail fraud schemes ask the recipient to cash the included check and then ask the recipient to return a portion to the …

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The first runner-up was Miss Jamaica, Yendi Phillipps, while Miss Australia, Jesinta Campbell, was second runner-up

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Police warn of mail scam Beaver Dam Daily Citizen Juneau Police made contact with the credit union and they are aware of the scam and will present it to the federal government. The check was for $3980 but …

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Former Montgomery malpractice lawyer sentenced to 5 years for bilking clients Washington Post Schwartz was sent a cashier's check for $385000 and deposited it. The scam was also perpetrated on other lawyers in the country. The man named Chan intended … and more

CNET The real iTunes fraud vulnerability: Gullible users CNET In reality, phishing is getting more and more sophisticated and the average use should not have to check with a security expert before they click a link. … and more

Scam phone calls hitting Boulder County Daily Camera Callers also are pretending that people have won the Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes, asking for financial information to deposit the check . … and more