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Dozens fall victim to money order scam – WJFW-TV
January 19th, 2012. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
WJFW-TV Dozens fall victim to money order scam WJFW-TV Park Falls – Park Falls police have received numerous complaints from victims who have been scammed out of hundreds of dollars because of a check-cashing scam. Chief Scott Straetz said the packages or letters contain a message telling senders they have … and more
Money Order Scam Targets Area – WSAW
January 11th, 2012. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Money Order Scam Targets Area WSAW They say the victim will receive a package through a UPS-type carrier or the postal service containing a money order. The money order will either have your name on it or be blank with instructions to become a secret shopper. The victim is told to cash …
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Case Dismissed Against Santa Barbara Woman Accused in Money Order Scam – Noozhawk
January 5th, 2012. Published under Fraud, Money Order Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Case Dismissed Against Santa Barbara Woman Accused in Money Order Scam Noozhawk Ingram said police have no information on related cases, but the fraudulent money order scam is very common in the United States. He said Nigeria is the source of many of the scams, but it's rare that the mailings come directly from that country, … and more
Nigerian Money Order Scams Hit Close to Home with Santa Barbara Arrest – Noozhawk
January 4th, 2012. Published under Fraud, Money Order Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Nigerian Money Order Scams Hit Close to Home with Santa Barbara Arrest Noozhawk Ingram said police have no information on related cases, but the fraudulent money order scam is very common in the United States. He said Nigeria is the source of many of the scams, but it's rare that the mailings come directly from that country, …
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Stony Point Police advise of a check/money order scam – Mid-Hudson News
December 26th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Stony Point Police advise of a check/ money order scam Mid-Hudson News STONY POINT – A scam that pops up periodically in various parts of the Hudson Valley has now reached the Town of Stony Point. The scam involves a person receiving an authentic looking check or money order advising them that they won a foreign lottery …
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Stony Point police warn of check, money-order scam – The Journal News | LoHud.com
December 9th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Stony Point police warn of check, money-order scam The Journal News | LoHud.com The warning comes after town police said a resident had been victimized by a check/ money order scam , officials said. The scam begins when an official-looking check or money order arrives in the mailbox, informing the resident that he has just won a …
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Madera County Counterfeit Check Warning – KSEE
November 29th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
KSEE Madera County Counterfeit Check Warning KSEE The warning comes in response to a money order scam discovered in Oakhurst. An Oakhurst man answered an ad to become a Mystery Shopper on the internet. He received a check in the mail with instructions to cash it; pocket $100.00 of the $980.00 sent to …
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CCSO warns against money order scam – WZVN-TV
November 4th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
CCSO warns against money order scam WZVN-TV The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a new scam that has hit the county this week. They say 48 people in Charlotte County have received blue Money Order checks delivered from FedEx in reference to either an online ad or … and more
BRIEF: Anaconda money order scam detected – TMC Net
October 30th, 2011. Published under Fraud, Money Order Scams. No Comments.
BRIEF: Anaconda money order scam detected TMC Net ANACONDA, Oct 30, 2011 (The Montana Standard – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — Police in Anaconda are warning local businesses to be on the lookout for fraudulent MoneyGram money orders. A continuing investigation by detective Ken …
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New Money Order Scam Reported In SWM – WSJM
October 25th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
New Money Order Scam Reported In SWM WSJM The Cass County Sheriffs Department is warning the public of a money order scam . It says that, in this swindle, someone will send a fake postal money order made out to the intended victim for between 900 and a thousand dollars. The victim then deposits …
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Police Blotter: Hacker Asks Facebook Friends for Money – Patch.com
October 23rd, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Police Blotter: Hacker Asks Facebook Friends for Money Patch.com Police said they were part of a Nigerian money order scam . A Penny Pines Circle man told police someone went into his unlocked vehicle and took his cell phone about 2 pm Oct. 14. A concerned passerby asked police to check on a woman who was walking …
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Police Blotter: Gun Stolen From Barber, Money Order Scam – Patch.com
October 13th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Police Blotter: Gun Stolen From Barber, Money Order Scam Patch.com A 41-year-old Chicago Heights woman told police she was offered a job from a man in Maple Valley, WA, who asked her to cash six money orders for $945 each, then to forward the cashed money orders back to the man. …
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Search nets fake money orders worth more than $329K – Amarillo.com
October 8th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Search nets fake money orders worth more than $329K Amarillo.com Agents searched the home of Lisa Melanie Nash, 51, in the 3400 block of Clearwell Street following an undercover operation aimed at unveiling a counterfeit money order scam originating in Nigeria, according to a federal search warrant affidavit. …
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Money Order Scam Jeopardizes Teen – Patch.com
October 4th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Money Order Scam Jeopardizes Teen Patch.com Someone is using a young Fairfield resident's name and information to send cash across the country. [Editor's note: The following arrest information was provided by the Fairfield Police Department. It does not indicate convictions. … and more
Fairlawn Police Blotter: Local Chef Gets a Goose Egg, a Money Order Scam and More. – Patch.com
September 28th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Fairlawn Police Blotter: Local Chef Gets a Goose Egg, a Money Order Scam and More. Patch.com The following arrest information was supplied by the Fairlawn police department. It does not indicate a conviction. By Kymberli Hagelberg A PF Chang's employee was allegedly assaulted by a co-worker during a disciplinary meeting at the restaurant on …
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Greer woman pleads guilty to Nigerian scam – Houston Chronicle
September 27th, 2011. Published under Fraud, Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Greer woman pleads guilty to Nigerian scam Houston Chronicle COLUMBIA, SC (AP) — A 45-year-old Greer woman has admitted to playing a part in a Nigerian counterfeit check and money order scam . Federal prosecutors said Glenda Perry pleaded guilty Tuesday to mail fraud conspiracy. She faces up to 20 years in … and more
Upstate Woman Admits Part In ‘Nigerian’ Scam – WYFF Greenville
September 27th, 2011. Published under Fraud, Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Upstate Woman Admits Part In 'Nigerian' Scam WYFF Greenville COLUMBIA, SC — A 45-year-old Greer woman admitted to playing a part in a Nigerian counterfeit check and money order scam . Federal prosecutors said Glenda Perry pleaded guilty Tuesday to mail fraud conspiracy. Authorities say Perry worked with a … Greer woman pleads guilty to Nigerian scam Houston Chronicle all 18 news articles
Sprang Into Action Money Order Scam Warning – Bayoubuzz
September 17th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Sprang Into Action Money Order Scam Warning Bayoubuzz “No, I don't like monkey business, and this scam has really got me,” Richard said in her Metairie home where she also keeps a service monkey that helps her deal with a medical condition. Over the summer, Richard thought she had a buyer for her old …
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Money order scam: Beware of jobs that sound too good – Coos Bay World
August 30th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Money order scam : Beware of jobs that sound too good Coos Bay World John Aaron was sent these counterfeit money orders as part of an employment scam. The only discernable difference between these and real money orders is the security stripe; the real ones use a strip woven into the fiber of the paper, while these fakes …
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Money order scam foiled by suspicious saleswoman – Jackson Clarion Ledger
August 27th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Money order scam foiled by suspicious saleswoman Jackson Clarion Ledger Avon saleswoman Marilyn Mills never expected to be a catalyst for a federal investigation into an online scam. But Mills, 47, this week likely thwarted a con when she turned over two counterfeit money orders to authorities. “It's kind of overwhelming …
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Money order scam hits East Texas – KYTX
August 20th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Money order scam hits East Texas KYTX KYTX — The post master is now involved in a money order scam and the Better Business Bureau is asking you to be on the look out. Michele Mills with the BBB of central East Texas says a woman received two money orders in the … and more
Drinking in public, stolen vacuums, and more – TribLocal
August 12th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Drinking in public, stolen vacuums, and more TribLocal 10, after he became ensnared in an email- money order scam . The man was sent an email, allegedly written from the Philippines, asking if he could cash a series of money orders worth $1900 and wire $1750 of that money to the back to the Philippines. …
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Money order fraud scheme nets arrest of Mobile man, $447K in counterfeit – al.com (blog)
August 10th, 2011. Published under Fraud, Money Order Scams. No Comments.
al.com (blog) Money order fraud scheme nets arrest of Mobile man, $447K in counterfeit al.com (blog) By Mark R. Kent, Press-Register View full sizeFILE – Mobile police arrested a Mobile man on Wednesday in connection with a money order scam . MOBILE, Alabama — A 40-year-old man was arrested Tuesday afternoon in connection with hundreds of thousands of … and more
Brooklyn men charged with money-order scam – Newsday (subscription)
July 30th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Brooklyn men charged with money-order scam Newsday (subscription) Click here Brooklyn men charged with money-order scam Published: July 30, 2011 9:40 AM By ROBERT BRODSKY robert.brodsky@newsday.com Two Brooklyn men were arrested Friday morning in Westbury on charges of using stolen credit cards to obtain money orders … and more
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Man accused in fake money order scam – Newsday (subscription)
July 28th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Man accused in fake money order scam Newsday (subscription) Click here Man accused in fake money order scam Originally published: July 28, 2011 7:28 AM Updated: July 28, 2011 7:35 AM By JOHN VALENTI john.valenti@newsday.com A Long Beach man was arrested after police said he cashed a forged Postal Service money … and more
Westwood: Police Blotter, July 21 – NorthJersey.com
July 21st, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
NorthJersey.com Westwood: Police Blotter, July 21 NorthJersey.com Police arrested a local store manager and charged him with theft, charged a borough woman with disorderly conduct, and are investigating a reported money order scam . The woman then received a second money order for $3900 and subsequently received a …
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RCMP Warning of Money Order Scam – VOCM
May 31st, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
RCMP Warning of Money Order Scam VOCM Don't be taken in by the latest money order scam . Gander RCMP say they've heard concerns about money orders people have received in the mail. Police advise that the money orders are bogus, and, if you cash them, you're on the hook. …
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Brighton Police Blotter – News 10NBC
May 26th, 2011. Published under Fraud, Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Brighton Police Blotter News 10NBC He then realized this was a fraudulent money order/scam and contacted authorities. He received an email threat telling him that if he didn't do as he was instructed, the FBI was going to be contacted. and more
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Police incident reports for St. Peters – STLtoday.com
May 24th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
al.com (blog) Police incident reports for St. Peters STLtoday.com A victim reportedly lost several thousand dollars through an elaborate money order scam on CraigsList. 7. Property damage. Reported 10 pm May 8 in the 1200 block of Amberglen Drive. A mailbox was reported damaged. 8. Stealing. … Police Blotter: A Thwarted Robbery and Returned Stolen Goods Patch.com all 8 news articles
Police Blotter: A Thwarted Robbery and Returned Stolen Goods – Patch.com
May 23rd, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Police Blotter: A Thwarted Robbery and Returned Stolen Goods Patch.com Victim was scammed on a Craigslist job posting using an elaborate money order scam . Victim lost thousands of dollars. No suspects. Incident No. 10130: Property damage, 1000 block of Amberglen Drive. Victim's mailbox was damaged by unknown means and by …
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Police Log: A Landlord/Resident Dispute, A Money Order Scam, an Alleged … – Patch.com
May 20th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Police Log: A Landlord/Resident Dispute, A Money Order Scam , an Alleged … Patch.com A list of the summons issued and other incidents responded to by the Wakefield Police Department from May 16 to May 20, 2011. A Water Street resident will be summoned to court on charges he pushed a woman who resides in a building he owns. … and more
Eau Claire woman nabbed in foreign money-order scam – Pioneer Press
May 19th, 2011. Published under Fraud, Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Eau Claire woman nabbed in foreign money-order scam Pioneer Press An Eau Claire woman is accused of working as a conduit for a Nigeria-based scam involving hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of fraudulent money orders. The woman, police say, was paid $200 a week for her involvement in the scheme. … and more
Erie man to serve one year, one day in counterfeit scheme – GoErie.com
May 16th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Erie man to serve one year, one day in counterfeit scheme GoErie.com An Erie man has been sentenced to serve one year and one day in federal prison for his role in a counterfeit money order scam . Douglas F. Lisek, 48, must also pay $4616.18 restitution, US District Judge Gary L. …
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Gallatin County sheriff warns of money order scam – KXLF Butte News
March 7th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Gallatin County sheriff warns of money order scam KXLF Butte News The Gallatin County Sheriff's Department is warning people about a scam involving sending money to Mexico City. The scam involves a person contacting people and telling them that relatives have been involved in vehicle accidents in Mexico City, … and more
Gallatin County sheriff warns of money order scam – KBZK Bozeman News
March 7th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Gallatin County sheriff warns of money order scam KBZK Bozeman News The Gallatin County Sheriff's Department is warning people about a scam involving sending money to Mexico City. The scam involves a person contacting people and telling them that relatives have been involved in vehicle accidents in Mexico City, … and more
Watch out for Mexico money-order scam – The Bozeman Daily Chronicle
March 6th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Watch out for Mexico money-order scam The Bozeman Daily Chronicle The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office is warning area residents of a scam that involves sending money to Mexico City and that seems to be targeting the elderly. Numerous individuals reported in recent days having received information that “a relative of …
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Dexter crime briefs: Township resident reports Craigslist money order scam … – Heritage Newspapers
February 11th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Dexter crime briefs: Township resident reports Craigslist money order scam … Heritage Newspapers The resident told deputies that he had items for sale on Craigslist, where a potential buyer made contact. …
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Police warn of TTY scam – Bonner County Daily Bee
January 11th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Police warn of TTY scam Bonner County Daily Bee … a specific time period — usually far less time than required to identify a bad check — the money order scam has gained popularity among con artists. …
NEW Money-order scam reported in Columbia County – Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
January 6th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
NEW Money-order scam reported in Columbia County Walla Walla Union-Bulletin A new scam that hit Columbia County this week is proof that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. A resident there reported receiving an … and more
Watchdog: Seadrift woman avoids popular money order scam – Victoria Advocate
January 4th, 2011. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Watchdog: Seadrift woman avoids popular money order scam Victoria Advocate The money order scam is certainly not new, but its occurrence is on the rise, according to local police and national reports. The reasons? …
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The Serial Scamster Is Indicted For A Second Time – Forbes (blog)
December 16th, 2010. Published under Money Order Scams, Scams. No Comments.
The Serial Scamster Is Indicted For A Second Time Forbes (blog) His serial scamming started in 2004, when he pleaded guilty to forgery in a money order scam foisted on Neiman Marcus, court records show, but he got off … and more
Money order scam case held for trial – Scranton Times-Tribune
December 1st, 2010. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Money order scam case held for trial Scranton Times-Tribune SCRANTON – Theft charges against a 44-year-old South Side woman were held for trial Tuesday. Lori M. Meyers of 522 Hemlock St. allegedly stole nearly $16000 …
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Authorities thwart scam after money orders are mailed to Flemington Police Station – Hunterdon County Democrat – NJ.com
December 1st, 2010. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Hunterdon County Democrat – NJ.com Authorities thwart scam after money orders are mailed to Flemington Police Station Hunterdon County Democrat – NJ.com According to him, the fake money order scam usually presents a plausible reason why the recipient should deposit the money orders and send most of the money …
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Watch Out For Those Money Order Scams: Police – Westcoaster
September 29th, 2010. Published under Money Order Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Watch Out For Those Money Order Scams: Police Westcoaster By Westcoaster.ca Staff UCLUELET — A Ucluelet-area resident is out thousands of dollars thanks to a money-order scam . Sgt. Jeff Swann, of the Ucluelet RCMP …
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Money order scam – ConnectTriStates.com powered by KHQA
September 20th, 2010. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Money order scam ConnectTriStates.com powered by KHQA TRI-STATE AREA — Here's a KHQA Safe Family Alert for you about a scam making its way around. A viewer contacted us recently about some fake …
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Serial Scamster Forbes Exposed Has Been Indicted – Forbes (blog)
September 9th, 2010. Published under Money Order Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Serial Scamster Forbes Exposed Has Been Indicted Forbes (blog) He pleaded guilty in 2004 to forgery in a money order scam foisted on Neiman Marcus, court records show, but he got off with probation. … and more
Malden Police Chief warns of money order scam – KFVS
September 8th, 2010. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Malden Police Chief warns of money order scam KFVS By Heartland News MALDEN, MO (KFVS) – The Malden police chief says he has received a lot of reports of a money order scam . Chief Jarrett Bullock says people … and more
Malden police warn residents of money order scam cases – Daily Dunklin Democrat
September 7th, 2010. Published under Fraud, Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Malden police warn residents of money order scam cases Daily Dunklin Democrat According to Malden's Chief of Police, Jarrett Bullock, residents and business owners alike need to be aware of fraudulent money orders circulating …
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Erie man pleads guilty in counterfeit money order scheme – GoErie.com
August 16th, 2010. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Erie man pleads guilty in counterfeit money order scheme GoErie.com An Erie man faces up to 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty Monday in US District Court to a charge stemming from a counterfeit money order scam . …
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Canton police warn of money order scam – Canton Daily Ledger
August 7th, 2010. Published under Money Order Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Canton police warn of money order scam Canton Daily Ledger By Anonymous In the latest scams, the victim is selling an item online, They are contacted via email or test messages. They agree to buy the item and a …
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