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DFA warns about new recruitment scam (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:19:40 +0000

The Department of Foreign Affairs has warned Filipinos seeking jobs abroad about a new recruitment scam which the Philippine embassy in Germany uncovered.

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DFA warns about new recruitment scam (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

New scam targets OFWs who seek Europe work (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:07:14 +0000

The Philippine embassy in Berlin has uncovered another scam designed to victimize Filipino job seekers, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

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New scam targets OFWs who seek Europe work (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Be wary of phone scam (The Mackinaw Journal)

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:01:28 +0000

Sheriff Dale Clarmont issued a statement Wednesday advising citizens that his department has received calls regarding a phone scam with persons representing themselves from the State of Michigan. The caller Identifies themselves (usually with an accent) as an employee with the State of Michigan.

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Unicoi sheriff says shipments part of scam (Johnson City Press)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:52:09 +0000

ERWIN — The Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department is warning against a scam circulating across the country.

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Unicoi sheriff says shipments part of scam (Johnson City Press)

Northport police seek suspect in Dec. 1 scam (The Tuscaloosa News)

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:44:12 +0000

NORTHPORT | Northport Police Department investigators are looking for a woman who they say scammed an elderly woman last month. The con artist operated what’s called a ‘pigeon drop’ or ‘found money’ scam, said Brent Blankley, a Tuscaloosa police spokesman.

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Northport police seek suspect in Dec. 1 scam (The Tuscaloosa News)

KTVN Channel 2 – Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video – 1 killed in retirement center fire in Anaheim (KTVN Reno)

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:35:25 +0000

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – The Anaheim Fire Department says one person was killed and 47 elderly residents have been displaced after a fire at a retirement housing center.

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KTVN Channel 2 – Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video – 1 killed in retirement center fire in Anaheim (KTVN Reno)

Police warn of roof repair scam (The Lafayette Daily Advertiser)

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:20:09 +0000

The Lafayette Police Department warned residents of a roofing repair scam on Thursday. Police said the suspect successfully conned one Lafayette resident earlier this month, and may be wanted for similar crimes in other areas.

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Police warn of roof repair scam (The Lafayette Daily Advertiser)

Barron County Sheriff’s Department warning people about an e-mail scam (WEAU Eau Claire)

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:58:40 +0000

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is warning you about an e-mail scam going around the area.

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Barron County Sheriff’s Department warning people about an e-mail scam (WEAU Eau Claire)

Sparta police warning people about an attempted credit card scam (WEAU Eau Claire)

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:58:30 +0000

The Sparta Police Department wants to warn you about an attempted credit card scam.

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Sparta police warning people about an attempted credit card scam (WEAU Eau Claire)

Akron: Man arrested in alleged tuition reimbursement scam (WKYC Cleveland)

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:37:23 +0000

AKRON — The Akron Police Department, along with Summa Health Systems, is investigating an alleged scam involving Akron City Hospital’s tuition reimbursement program.

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Akron: Man arrested in alleged tuition reimbursement scam (WKYC Cleveland)