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

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

Murder suspect, YMCA vandal top police blotter Highline Times A resident of the 3600 block of 180th Street reported that she was the victim of a check fraud and mail scam. She believed the scam letter, …

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AARP Consumer Task Force volunteer works to boost seniors' defenses against scams The Times Herald Though he was too shrewd to fall for a phony- check scam , Egeler wanted to get the word out to raise the cynicism level in more vulnerable types. …

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We checked it out: BBB Chief: Mystery shopper offer a scam Burlington Times News The check and offer of employment are a variation on an old scam , one that bilks millions each year from unsuspecting recipients, Hinterberger said. …

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Lacey gets 10-year sentence for Ponzi scheme Richmond Times Dispatch Donald C. Lacey, 42, ran a real estate investment scam in the Richmond area involving more than 70 investors and $10 million. … and more

Investment option for NRIs in India — American Depository Receipts Economic Times The news of scam by the CEO of Satyam Computers and failure of the auditors to bring it to the surface in time is still fresh in his mind. …

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BBB warns of new email scam to get your personal information WAVE … be assured it's a scam . If you have ordered something from the online retailer recently, you can easily check to see if the email has come from Amazon. … BBB alert: beware of Amazon.com fraudulent e-mail Princeton Times Leader all 2 news articles

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Maintenance scam Korea Times Regrettably, the Navy has failed to put in place a system to check if contractors provide maintenance services faithfully. Now, the public cannot but ask … and more

Ponzi schemes, other scams target federal employees Federal Times (blog) Not so long ago, the idea that an investment scam would be targeted at federal employees would have seemed far-fetched. The investment industry has more or …

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Online tools gauge investor risk Danbury News Times And known victims of investment fraud are 50 percent more likely to work with a salesperson recommended by a friend than are non-victims. … and more

Slow pace of IPL probe appals parliamentary panel Economic Times The committee was also unwilling to accept the argument that the BCCI cannot be held responsible for the IPL scam . The sense was that it is not possible to … and more

ED to probe money transfer in Satyam scam : Khurshid Economic Times Khurshid further said the government has put in measures to check a repeat of such scams in country's corporate affairs. “Of late we do not have a problem … and more

Illegal fund manager jailed 4 years Business Times – Malaysia He is the first person in the country to be convicted of operating an illegal online investment scam , after the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)'s … and more

Rancho Santa Fe man sentenced to nine years for investment scam Del Mar Times “Today's sentencing should remind the public of the financial perils associated with high-yield investment fraud scams ,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge … and more

Watch out for the scams Financial Times Take care – there are plenty of wine investment scams around. Big price rises for the top wines such as Château Lafite since 2006 and the … and more

Phone scam targets some Bank First National card holders Herald Times Reporter Bank First National customers also can check the bank's website, at www.bankfirstnational.com, which will alert them to any scams that have occurred and … and more

Authorities: Repeat scam artist back in jail Shreveport Times Caddo investigators located Allen last week at a local employment agency and arrested her on charges of bank fraud , forgery and issuing worthless check , … and more

Fraudsters out to score some new victims with soccer scam Clearwater North Thompson Times This is a scam . By responding to just one foreign lottery offer, you've opened the door to many more bogus offers for lottery or investment “opportunities”. …

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New York Times (blog) WeRewards Pays You to Check In New York Times (blog) It sounds like one of those improbable come-ons that is an invitation to a scam : “Get paid to Tweet.” But the app WeReward isn't fooling. …

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Norristown senior citizen avoids scam's snare Norristown Times Herald But as a guy who knows the odds are always stacked against him winning, he's far too shrewd to fall for a phony- check scam . He'd like more vulnerable types … and more

EXCLUSIVE: Identity theft scam targets low-income, homeless North County Times Homeless people who talked to the North County Times this week said they were told there was a catch: Once the check came in, they would have to give a cut …

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Five Ways to Keep Online Criminals at Bay New York Times But if you encounter this scam , check your PC with trusted security software or Microsoft's free Malicious Software Removal Tool. … and more

LifeLock CEO's Identity Stolen 13 Times Wired News The FTC called the claims bogus and accused LifeLock of operating a scam . “In truth, the protection they provided left such a large hole … that you could … and more

If something seems too good to be true… Hillsboro Times Gazette According to the Consumer Federation of America, one in every three adults has been targeted by a fake check scam , which may involve job offers, …

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JBS reports local fake check scam Marshalltown Times Republican Nevel said the company found out about the check scam Monday but believe people began cashing them as early as May 1. Nevel contacted the Area Chamber of …

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Va. ranks in Top 10 for mortgage fraud Richmond Times Dispatch •Double- check to assure that information on any forms and applications that you sign is accurate and contain no blank lines. •Don't sign documents that … and more

IPL: A garden variety of scam Economic Times The news channels have detailed break-ups of shareholding in various IPL franchisees and investment by various corporate entities registered in Mauritius, … and more

Bangkok.News.Net Four killed in Darfur protest over cash scam Washington Post … on Sunday in clashes between Sudanese security forces and protesters angry over a failed investment scheme in Darfur, an aid source and witnesses said. … Darfur fund fraud protest turns violent Gulf Times all 116 news articles

Police alerted to scam phone calls Danbury News Times The man received a call saying someone would be coming to his home to drop off the car and collect a $500 check . He knew this was a scam . …

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Miami New Times (blog) SEC Accuses Miami Sports Donor Of $900 Million Fraud Thaindian.com Miami, Apr 22, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US SEC has slapped fraud charges on a Florida businessman of running an investment scam worth $900 … Feds: Miami Beach Grocery Biz Was Major Ponzi Scam CBS 4 Man charged in $1.24b fraud Straits Times SEC Accuses Miami Sports Donor of Fraud : $10 Million Bond In Entertainment (blog) CNNMoney all 349 news articles

20 alleged victims come forward in $500000 Ponzi scheme Victoria Times Colonist … an investment company she set up. Fortuna-St. John was sentenced to a three-year prison term. Stuebing will be arraigned on 17 counts of fraud over … and more

Morgan Hill Times Rich for a day, out $10 the next Morgan Hill Times … why he sent me a counterfeit check , hoping to get the phone call on tape. But, as Howard said, and as I expected, these types of scams are short-lived. …

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Needham Police Log: False prize used in phone fraud Needham Times There was no number for the Texas address. The man was reportedly told the cancel his check to Florida immediately and to put a fraud alert on his account.

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Rell ups ante on bank, adviser Danbury News Times … PSCC and Mr. Silverman operated investment funds that fed cash into Madoff's massive fraud , skimming off millions of dollars in fees for themselves. … and more

Actor John Malkovich's lawyers complain he'll only get $670K of $2.2M of claim … Gaea Times (blog) A former University of Kentucky men's basketball player has pleaded not guilty to running a ticket scam that prosecutors say totaled more than $70000. … and more

Senior Watch: Need cash? Don't be a victim of fraud Journal Times However, investment and business/franchise “opportunities” are fertile grounds for scam artists. They offer risk free rewards, the chance to be your own …

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Todd sheriff warns of check scam St. Cloud Times Residents are reminded that there are many different methods for scams , the sheriff's office said. Residents who receive similar letters should be aware … and more

Trenton man charged in scam The Times of Trenton – NJ.com Wayne Bessant, 29, personally made tens of thousands of dollars as he and eight others stole and laundered money through bank accounts and check -cashing … and more

Avoiding crime on the Internet Kingsport Times News Otherwise, the complaints involve computer fraud , credit card fraud , confidence fraud , check fraud , and identify theft. Surprisingly, nearly 3 percent of …

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Brisbane Times New Zealand's 'Madoff' jailed after stealing millions to spend on prostitutes Sydney Morning Herald Two prostitutes received $NZ3.4 million from Versalko and much of the rest went on wine, property and making interest payments to clients to keep the scam … New Zealand man jailed for Ponzi scam Laos News ASB defends security after sentencing TVNZ Madoff helps catch New Zealand's biggest fraudster New York Post (blog) all 177 news articles

Seniors put on alert for scams Gainesville Times Whether it's the bogus check bait-and-switch, identity theft via e-mail, posing as insurance adjusters for roofing work that never happens …

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A Scam as Easy as 3-1-1 New York Times The complaints were routed to the Department of Buildings, which dispatched inspectors to check out the homes. An obvious question, but no easy answer. …

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Should the US Provide a Ponzi Scheme Bailout? New York Times (blog) Since Mr. Madoff's fraud came to light in December 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission has shut down a number of other investment programs that … Is enough being done to prevent the next ponzi? Lexology (registration) all 2 news articles

Introducing a new tool to fight scams Hillsboro Times Gazette Information is power, and it is a critical edge that scam artists have over their victims. If you get an “official” check in the mail, is it a windfall, … and more

Globe and Mail Canadian convicted for investment scam radiojamaica.com Former Victoria investment adviser Ian Thow has been sentenced to nine years in prison for 25 counts of fraud totalling $8 million. … Guarding against predators Victoria Times Colonist Seven years for multi-million dollar fraudster CTV.ca all 149 news articles

Globe and Mail Guarding against predators Victoria Times Colonist Thow was not the first scam artist, and he will not be the last. If you have money or a home that can be mortgaged, there will be someone out there who … Seven years for multi-million dollar fraudster CTV.ca all 143 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

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