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

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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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

Woman paid thousands in scam Minneapolis Star Tribune Krumm tried to cash the second check for $6400 at American Bank on Maryland Avenue but was denied. Authorities were alerted to the scam on May 6 by a … and more

Scam targets Medicare recipients Ironton Tribune Check a company's reputation by contacting the Ohio Attorney General's office and the Better Business Bureau before doing business with them. … and more

EFCC quizzes Attah over N45bn scam Nigerian Tribune This came as an intelligence report from security agency abroad, now in possession of the anti-corruption commission, detailed how the alleged scam was … EFCC quizzes ex-governor over $300m fraud Nigerian Compass all 5 news articles

Power bill scam Salt Lake Tribune The lady on the phone said she was from Rocky Mountain Power and that my payment check didn't have a signature. I said I would send another, but she asked …

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The truth about 'biker' parties Homer Tribune But with all the rumors about the Hoka Hey and whether or not it was a scam , I was curious. I'd had a chance to check these bikers out some; …

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Sometimes, Craigslist adds up to a scam Minneapolis Star Tribune He even attached a link to a free credit check website. The couple followed his instructions, paid $1 to process the report and never heard from Ricardo … and more

Door-to-door scams increase in summer, officials warn Evening News and Tribune Many scam artists will take your check to the bank right away, making credit cards a safer bet. • If you decide to make a purchase in your home, … and more

Intended scam victim's suspicions proved true Mail Tribune Now convinced that the letter and check were part of a scam , Hanson called the Jackson County Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff's Department received at …

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Business scams still making the rounds Mount Pleasant Daily Tribune TTY Relay Services can have thousands of phones feeding into the Relay Service and therein lies the problem with the scam : There is no way to tell which …

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Diligence is key to avoiding fraud , experts say Salt Lake Tribune Gary Herbert promised a crackdown on investment fraud , which he described then as an “enormous” problem in Utah. Officials at a June 3 news conference said … and more

Lincoln Park man charged in ticket-sales scam Chicago Breaking News – Tribune (blog) Last week, the victim met with an associate of Richko's, a woman, who took a check written for $3750 – half the money asked for the tickets, the victim said … and more

Elderly must guard money from the unscrupulous South Bend Tribune A new program seeks to train medical professionals to assess when older patients might be likely to fall prey to elder investment fraud and financial …

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Don't worry; mutual funds protected from bad advisers Minneapolis Star Tribune Contrast that to this fact: No mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 has ever been exposed as a Ponzi scam . … and more

Big prize money winner… or scam artist's sucker? Chicago Tribune All she had to do was fill out the attached form and return it — along with a $20 check for “processing.” The $3 million never arrived, but more award …

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TopNews United Kingdom (blog) Medicare Checks Arriving; KY Seniors Warned of Scams Public News Service … you they can help you get your check quicker, don't listen to 'em – and report it.” The number to call to report a suspected scam is 1-800-MEDICARE. … Rx drug rebate check on the way to help struggling seniors KIDK Illinois AG warns seniors of Medicare rebate scam Chicago Tribune AG's Office warns seniors to beware of Medicare rebate scam Silver Pinyon Journal Indiana’s NewsCenter

Forbes (blog) Medicare Scam Alert myCentralOregon.com … the scam , Attorney General John Kroger offers the following advice: Do not give out personal information to anyone calling about the $250 rebate check . … Seniors to get 'doughnut hole' Medicare checks TheDay.com AG's Office warns seniors to beware of Medicare rebate scam Silver Pinyon Journal New Medicare scams reported Evening News and Tribune Fort Madison Daily Democrat

The Thumb Salt Lake Tribune Fraud college (thumb up) » Ponzi schemes and affinity fraud are endemic to Utah, where crooks use religious affiliation to scam trusting people who share … and more

TopNews United Kingdom (blog) New Medicare scams reported Evening News and Tribune The check will be mailed directly to each senior at their home after they hit the prescription drug coverage gap known as the “doughnut hole.” SCAM : In … AG's Office warns seniors to beware of Medicare rebate scam Silver Pinyon Journal Medicare Part D Scam Alert Indiana’s NewsCenter Illinois AG warns seniors of Medicare rebate scam Chicago Tribune Chicago Sun-Times

Woman sought in landlord scam San Diego Union Tribune She will then pull out an $800 check , with the “payable to” area blank, claiming the check is from her prior landlord. She says she can't cash the check … REGION: Authorities warn of rental scam North County Times all 2 news articles

NJ TODAY Medicare rebates issued along with fraud warning Morning Sentinel “Unfortunately, scam artists around the country have been preying on seniors expecting this check ,” Pingree said in a written statement. … Illinois AG warns seniors of Medicare rebate scam Chicago Tribune Fraud Alert as Medicare Rebate Checks Hit Ohio Mailboxes Public News Service Scam artists eye Medicare checks DesMoinesRegister.com (blog) KOKC

Albert Lea woman notices a sweepstakes scam , reports it Albert Lea Tribune It came with a check for $3679 from Duke Energy Corp. of Charlotte, NC, and drawn on a JP Morgan Chase bank of Syracuse, NY The letter described the check …

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Ex-con Gary Growden returns to finance after prison Minneapolis Star Tribune Court records show that Growden pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud . One related to an investment scheme he ran between 2002 and 2005 in which he … and more

Utahns have lost $1.4B in suspected frauds Salt Lake Tribune Gary Herbert on Thursday pledged a crackdown on investment fraud in Utah where officials say they are currently investigating cases in which 4400 people … and more

Family caregivers: Beware of consumer fraud Tampa Tribune •don't ask for your Social Security number unless you are applying for credit and they need to check your credit report. •only ask for financial information … and more

KARE Minnesota man pleads guilty in investment scam Winona Daily News The US Attorney's Office says 65-year-old David Hugh McCaffrey of Wayzata admitted that he conspired to defraud the Carlton Financial Corp. investment group … Wayzata man admits to $8M investment scam Minneapolis Star Tribune Minnesota man admits to $8M fraud Bizjournals.com all 16 news articles

KARE Minnesota man pleads guilty in investment scam WQOW TV News 18 The US Attorney's Office says 65-year-old David Hugh McCaffrey of Wayzata admitted that he conspired to defraud the Carlton Financial Corporation investment … Wayzata man admits to $8M investment scam Minneapolis Star Tribune Minnesota man admits to $8M fraud Bizjournals.com all 29 news articles

Bringing down Twin Cities businessman Tom Petters Minneapolis Star Tribune “She began to tell her story, and it was the best story I had ever heard,” said Caplan of the 14-year investment fraud . “She realized there would never be … Petters associate plea deal detailed Pioneer Press all 2 news articles

Ohioans must beware of countless scams Ironton Tribune 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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Ex-Howland man accused of $7 million fraud Warren Tribune Chronicle The Ohio Division of Securities lists Ponzi schemes as the top investment scam in the state this year. WARREN – A former Howland man is facing a federal … Warren man charged with mail fraud in scam Youngstown Vindicator all 14 news articles

Law firm manager charged with embezzling $880, 000 Chicago Tribune … the thefts from 2002 to 2009, authorities alleged, but the scam was discovered last year when a $40 check bounced while she was on vacation in Hawaii. … and more

www.worldbulletin.net Police arrest 58 in Darfur investment scam probe Reuters KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Police investigating an investment scam in Sudan's Darfur region have collected bounced checks and receipts for up to $27 million and … NCP figures behind Darfur Ponzi scheme, says Sudan justice minister Sudan Tribune all 28 news articles

Police Warn Of E-Mail Scams KITV Honolulu The first check is fake and can't be cashed, but in some cases, the victim finds this out after sending money to the scam artist. … Police warn of new mail scam Rome News Tribune all 2 news articles

Police warn of new mail scam Rome News Tribune Lt. Gary Clayton of the Rome Police Department said the scam involves a letter that appears to be from Reader's Digest and a check for a …

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McKinsey among those snookered by Petters Minneapolis Star Tribune … million on one Petters investment , and about $66 million on another. McKinsey isn't the only company to lose employee benefit investments in the scam . … and more

Local police warning of check scam Rome News Tribune Lt. Gary Clayton of the Rome Police Department said the scam involves a letter that appears to be from Reader's Digest and a check for a large sum. …

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School district warns of scam Liberty Tribune Residents are also advised that if they have been sold these books and have made out a check to “Experience, LLC,” to cancel the check immediately. …

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Second man indicted in alleged mortgage kickback scam Minneapolis Star Tribune Chaika and LaFavre, 27, ran Superior Investment Group Inc. and marketed discounted properties to brokers and investors. In exchange, LaFavre and Chaika's … and more

Duped of life savings, Hibbing woman gets it back Duluth News Tribune The scam victim talked to the News Tribune in a conference call arranged by Hibbing attorney Rachel Delich-Sullivan at the victim's request. … $37K Swindled From Woman In Sweepstakes Scam WCCO 81yr Old Hibbing Resident Recovers $37000 After Being Scammed Northland’s NewsCenter all 8 news articles

Speaker warns of money scams on elderly Walton Tribune In many instances, the victims are given a check in advance, asked to deposit the check , spend some of it on products, keep some of it but mail most of it …

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Ex-fund manager resists effort to collect $3 million Minneapolis Star Tribune Lawton pleaded guilty in November to one count of mail fraud and one count of making a false statement for an investment operation that resulted in losses … and more

Cook admits to $190 million scam Minneapolis Star Tribune Cook had promised investors double-digit annual returns with no risk if they would participate in a currency investment program that he claimed relied on … and more

Lawton fights SEC's effort to collect $3M Minneapolis Star Tribune The convicted former Wayzata hedge fund manager says he didn't run a scam . Investors lost more than $10 million. By DAVID PHELPS, Star Tribune Former … and more

Mother, daughter arrested for credit card fraud Niles Daily Star This complainant and victim, not knowing, agreed to provide a blank check to a female with his signature on it. This caller, Bettye Turnbo, 3132 US Highway … Niles woman, daughter suspected in fraud South Bend Tribune Elkhart woman charged in scams against elderly Elkhart Truth Mother-daughter team accused of scamming seniors through obits WNDU-TV WSJM

Local Scam Victims Get Some Relief NBC San Diego More than $1 million in restitution payments are being distributed to victims who each lost between $10000 and $100000 in an investment scam . … Elderly scam victims paid $1 million in restitution SDNN Victims of investment scam to share more than $1 million San Diego Union Tribune all 5 news articles

Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune Minneapolis Star Tribune The increase in high-profile white-collar crimes like the $3.65 billion investment fraud perpetrated by Tom Petters is driving venture capitalists, … and more

Twin Cities investigation firms: Fraud's silver lining Minneapolis Star Tribune The increase in high-profile white-collar crimes like the $3.65 billion investment fraud perpetrated by Tom Petters is driving venture capitalists, … and more

Fraud's silver lining Minneapolis Star Tribune The increase in high-profile white-collar crimes like the $3.65 billion investment fraud perpetrated by Tom Petters is driving venture capitalists, … and more