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

Your weekly ScamWatch Los Angeles Times (blog) … Federal Trade Commission and other agencies warn consumers to avoid investments that sound too good to be true. Recycler denies fraud charges: A San …

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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

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

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

Victoria woman avoids scam Victoria Advocate A couple of weeks ago, we discussed a Craigslist related counterfeit check scam that nearly cheated a lady out of thousands of dollars. …

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Seer Press IRS warns of new scam WBRC For information about other common tax scams, check out the IRS Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2010 at IRS.gov. You must be logged in to rate this story. … New E-mail Scam Lures Victims with Claim of Rejected Tax Payment Tucson Citizen all 13 news articles

Cops make arrests in fake- check scam Times Herald-Record The scam extended well beyond the lone Key Bank branch, police said. Officers learned three banks — two in the town and one in the City of Newburgh — had …

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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

West Mifflin man sentenced for investment scam Pittsburgh Post Gazette A resident of West Mifflin has been sentenced in federal court to 46 months in prison for his conviction for a fraudulent investment scheme. …

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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

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

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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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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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 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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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

Ponzi scheme shakes West African nation of Benin The Associated Press Many lost months to years of savings in the scam . Electrician Lambert Saizonou, 40, planned to use his investment earnings to buy his first house. … and more

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

Plain Dealer (blog) Lakewood con artist Joanne Schneider resentenced to 10 years in prison Plain Dealer (blog) Convicted swindler Joanne Schneider had seven years added to her sentence for fraud and securities violations in a $60 million investment scheme that … 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

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

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

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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Scam Hits Eastern Kentucky WYMT The man allegedly running the scam had convinced Graham's uncle to write a check for more than eight thousand dollars for the job that they had originally … and more

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

Judge approves restitution for Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein's victims MiamiHerald.com The repayment formula will be based on how much investors put in and then took out of Rothstein's investments over a four-year period before his scam … and more

The FutureNow List 2010 Bank Technology News Some of the instances almost seem like parody: SecureWorks reported a check counterfeiting scam dubbed the “Big Boss” ring that created fake checks from …

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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

Police warn over tax phone scam BBC News Ceredigion council said people should ring its finance department on 01970 617911 to check the accuracy of any calls claiming to be from the department. … and more

New victims of old scams that target elderly The Courier News Beware of investment or money-making offers that seem too good to be true or use high-pressure sales tactics to get you to sign up immediately. … and more

Check frauds raise frustration Topeka Capital Journal The scams make up a small amount of check fraud cases the department investigates. “It looks like a check to me, but it's worthless,” McGinley said, …

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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

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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Saline residents fall victim to mystery shopping fraud scheme AnnArbor.com Reports show that in each case the victims had their names, addresses, account numbers, and check routing numbers duplicated on fraudulent checks made to …

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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

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