A Touch of Class for the Pink Sheets BusinessWeek The over-the-counter stock market—known as the Pink Sheets—has long been Wall Street's scruffiest block, home to investment scams , … and more

Internet fraudster facing music in Edmonton Edmonton Sun An Edmonton fraudster jailed in the US for masterminding a multi-million-dollar Internet investment scam is now back home to …

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Putnam couple admits guilt in real estate scam Charleston Gazette In turn, 100X — a Salt Lake City-based real estate investment group that was linked to Joyce — convinced a would-be investor to buy the property for … and more

Metrowny.com Police Log Sept. 9 Metrowny.com Various law enforcement agencies are investigating a possible investment scam that may cost some local residents hundreds of thousands of dollars. …

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USA Today Watch out for Internet apartment rental scams USA Today I would do this with a credit card, which can protect you if it's a scam . Probably the safest thing to do is to deal in cash on arrival, … and more

BBC News (blog) Fraudsters to cash in on HMRC tax blunder Telegraph.co.uk The department said there could be “an upsurge of scam emails” seeking to take advantage of errors in the tax calculations of 5.7 … CHAOS AT THE REVENUE: As 1.4 million Britons sit on a ticking tax bomb, we … Daily Mail Taxman delivers a nasty surprise Swindon Advertiser HMRC tax blunder: question and answer Channel 4 News Independent

Embattled Kansas AD Perkins retires The Associated Press But the past year brought scandal and setback, starting when federal authorities began an investigation into a ticket scam allegedly run by members of … and more

Four seniors victims of alleged insurance scam Toronto Sun The victims believed they were buying an insurance investment , such as segregated funds, “when in fact all the money went into the personal bank account … and more

Sherwood US Bank employees foil check forgery scam Sherwood Gazette As police contacted Lisichenko at the bank branch, they recognized Nobles, who was simultaneously attempting to pass a check at the customer service counter … and more

Hyper Facebook Traffic – Another Scam or hype? News Today 365 (blog) If you have a nerve or two you can check it out by heading over to Hyper Facebook Traffic and see for yourself. Only time will tell when people start … and more

BBB Reports Fraud Against Seniors on the Rise PRLog.Org (press release) … about 20 percent of the population aged 65 or older – have been cheated in investment scams , fake lotteries and deceptive sales to name a few. … and more

Gold & Silver Trading Biggest Scam in History Financial Armageddon Could Result Huffington Post (blog) However as chaos swirls around them those that possess actual silver and gold will see their investment shoot up perhaps skyrocket in value. … and more

SC law firm loses $390000 in bogus check scam Myrtle Beach Sun News AP CHARLESTON, SC — The Secret Service says a South Carolina law firm lost $390000 in a counterfeit check scam . Authorities told The Post and Courier of … Scam targets law firms Charleston Post Courier all 16 news articles

The Nato-led International Security Assistance Force said an ISAF service member was killed in an insurgent attack in the east on Sunday

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Invest wisely by learning from the errors of others Calgary Herald Investors can also call the ASC at 1-877-355-4488 to find the enforcement history of the seller of an investment. “No one is immune to investment fraud ,” … and more

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

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

New York Post Midtown building caught in Internet scam New York Post Hammer wrote two letters to the head of the Midtown North police precinct to alert cops to the ongoing scam involving his building and the HSBC 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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Christina Romer, leaving her position as the head of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers this week, gave a flash response to the jobs report released this morning, which showed a slight rise in the unemployment rate. She focused, as the administration has focused for months, on private-sector jobs creation, which remains existent if too slow to bring down the unemployment rate. She notes that the Bureau of Labor Statistics improved reports for June and July, and that more than half a million people rejoined the labor force. The number of long-term unemployed also declined — though it is not clear whether they did so because they found jobs, or because they stopped looking for jobs. Additionally, she stressed that the jobs report indicates that the economy seems to be improving slowly, rather than deteriorating. Had the unemployment rate tracked up to 9.8 percent, or had private employers shed workers rather than adding them, fears of a double-dip would not been unwarranted. Here is the full text of her analysis: Today’s employment report was better than expected. Private sector payrolls increased by 67,000 in August — the eighth consecutive month of private sector job growth. This growth is consistent with other recent data reports indicating that the economy is continuing to recover, albeit at a somewhat slower pace than in the early spring. The rate of job growth, however, is not as large as needed to bring the unemployment rate down quickly. Indeed, the unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point to 9.6 percent, as more than half a million people joined the labor force. The President continues to work with his economic team and with Congress to identify measures that could help speed the recovery and put the economy on a path of steadily declining unemployment. In addition to the rise in August, the estimates of private sector job growth for June and July were revised up by a total of 66,000. Since last December, private sector employment has risen by 763,000. Despite the rise in private sector employment, overall payroll employment fell by 54,000, as 114,000 temporary Census jobs were eliminated. Private sector payrolls expanded in a number of sectors, including education and health services, construction, and temporary help services. Manufacturing employment fell 27,000 in August; much of this drop likely reflects the fact that manufacturing employment in July was elevated because General Motors chose to forgo its usual two-week shutdown. The manufacturing ISM Report on Business released on Wednesday indicated stronger employment growth in manufacturing in August than in July. State and local government payrolls declined by 10,000 in August, consistent with continuing budget difficulties in many states and localities. In the household survey, the number of people employed rose by 290,000. But, because the labor force rose by 550,000, the unemployment rate ticked up to 9.6 percent (from 9.5 percent in July). The employment-to-population ratio also rose one-tenth of a percentage point (to 58.5 percent), indicating that in the household survey employment growth more than kept up with population growth. In addition, the number of workers who have been unemployed 27 weeks or longer declined sharply, from 6.57 million to 6.25 million. Against the backdrop of some unsettling economic data in the past few weeks, today’s numbers are reassuring that growth and recovery are continuing. At the same time, the fact that the growth of private sector payrolls is below the level needed to keep up with normal growth of the labor force is obviously unacceptable. There are a number of step we could take to help increase private sector job growth and put the economy on a path of steadily declining unemployment. We will be working with Congress on these measures in the coming weeks. There will likely be bumps in the road ahead. The monthly employment and unemployment numbers are volatile and subject to substantial revision. Therefore, it is important not to read too much into any one monthly report, positive or negative. It is essential that we continue our efforts to move in the right direction and encourage robust job gains.

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Get Business Alerts Huffington Post (blog) I have been trying to alert the public to the great Social Security scam ever since I first discovered it more than a decade ago. … and more

Niche-Market Madoff Duped Law Enforcement Agencies in Ponzi With a Twist Bloomberg Research has shown that males between the ages of 55 and 64 — the bulk of McLeod's client list — are the most typical investment – fraud victims, … and more

Contactmusic.com STARR'S WIFE CLAIMS SNIPES LINK Contactmusic.com Snipes is said to have been caught up in an alleged investment scam perpetrated by Starr, who is accused of embezzling a massive $30 million (£20 million) … and more

Scam letters being delivered in Carroll Daily Times Herald Heino said the scam letter is accompanied by a realistic-looking check made out to the target. The person is asked to cash or deposit the check and return a … and more

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

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

Via TPMDC, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is up with a new advertisement showing his Republican challenger Sharron Angle bashing the unemployed, calling them “spoiled,” for instance. An unemployed Nevadan then criticizes Angle for the remarks. Angle has previously suggested that the government cut unemployment insurance benefits to get people back to work. And this week, a tape of Angle stating that she would have voted against the Hurricane Katrina relief bill, passed just after the hurricane devastated New Orleans, emerged . Reid and Angle remain close in some polls, but in others, the incumbent is pulling ahead.

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Teenager catches sweepstakes mail scam 6abc.com “And I got home and my mom told me I got a check for $3000.” The check was actually for $3850.64. The check , made out in her name, claimed to be from the … and more

News briefs: Raiders QB Campbell returns to practice CBSSports.com New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Travis Jones has been suspended 30 days without pay for his admitted role in a real estate scam involving 40 people … and more

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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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

Queensland is Australia's ' fraud capital' Herald Sun “You've got a lot of people retiring up there and probably a fair bit of money, making them more susceptible to becoming targets of these investment scams ,” … and more

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

Police Log: Craigslist “Secret Shopper” Ad Scam Patch The man was bamboozled by a variation of a popular scam popular in England in which a landlord is asked by a potential renter to deposit a $5000 check for …

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WDEL 1150AM Elaborate scam copies Delaware Lottery's identity The News Journal Reject any type of offer that requires mailing a check or wiring money or sending funds by overnight delivery, he said, adding, “You'll never see your money … Overseas Scam Uses Delaware Lottery to Target Victims WBOC TV 16 all 8 news articles

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

Currentblips Take steps to keep your investments safe from schemers Snohomish County Business It seems that the news is full of examples of investment fraud . Locally, financial planner Rhonda Beard, owner of Beard & Associates Wealth … Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scam InfoCuts (blog) all 3 news articles

Scam artists hitting from all angles Brazil Times Western Union/Cashier's Check Scam : A victim is asked to cash a cashier's check for some reason, usually an emergency, and then send the funds to someone …

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Danbury police arrest company owner for alleged construction scam Danbury News Times Marc Anthony, owner of Connecticut Chimney Co., which investigators also referred to as Connecticut Builders, is facing criminal and consumer fraud charges … 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

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Spare your investments from fraud HeraldNet The news is full of examples of investment fraud , says Sam Eck, a partner with the financial planning firm McIlrath | Eck. There's Kirkland financial …

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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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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

Consumer Smart: August 24, 2010 KIII TV3 We had a call a couple of days ago from a lady who almost was a victim of a counterfeit check scam . She had listed her above ground swimming pool for sale …

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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