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Brunswick Sheriff’s Office warns of telephone lottery scam (The Wilmington Star-News)

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:27:46 +0000

BRUNSWICK COUNTY | The Brunswick Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a telephone scam involving lottery winnings and transaction fees, according to a news release. Lt. Marty Folding with the sheriff’s office said anyone who is asked to send money for an international lottery should contact the police immediately.

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Brunswick Sheriff’s Office warns of telephone lottery scam (The Wilmington Star-News)

Phone scam reported in Port Hope (Northumberland Today)

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:30:51 +0000

PORT HOPE — Port Hope Police are warning residents about a recent phone scam. Friday, Jan. 8, a Port Hope resident received a phone call from a male who purported to be with the Canadian Banking Bureau.

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Phone scam reported in Port Hope (Northumberland Today)

Police warn of potential scam (York Daily Record)

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:16:29 +0000

While a local police lodge is soliciting donations from York County residents, the police are warning the public of a potential solicitation scam operating at the same time.

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Police warn of potential scam (York Daily Record)

Area parts dealers warned of newest scam (Devils Lake Journal)

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:58:33 +0000

A local implement dealer is the latest victim of an elaborate scam that reaches across the U.S. According to Devils Lake Police Detective Sue Schwab, the business received a telephone call from a male with a foreign accent in December.

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Area parts dealers warned of newest scam (Devils Lake Journal)

NEW LOCAL: Shenango police warn of scam (New Castle News)

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:09:41 +0000

The Shenango Township Police Department is warning residents about an e-mail scam involving fake money orders. The company requests the victim’s participation in a “secret shopper” program.

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NEW LOCAL: Shenango police warn of scam (New Castle News)

Watch for check scam say police (North Shore Sunday)

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:18:11 +0000

Ipswich Police issue warning on a mail-check scam.

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Watch for check scam say police (North Shore Sunday)

Elon police warn of check scam (Burlington Times-News)

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:27:46 +0000

Elon police are warning of a check scam that may be targeting some local seniors. The letter, obtained by the police from a local resident who received one in the mail, tells the addressee they have won money in a lottery sweepstakes and that they…

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Elon police warn of check scam (Burlington Times-News)

Police: Toddler boy part of woman’s scam to rob homes (Las Vegas Sun)

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:41:38 +0000

Metro Police are looking for a woman who uses a toddler boy in a stroller as part of a scam to rob homes.

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Police: Toddler boy part of woman’s scam to rob homes (Las Vegas Sun)

Grand Haven Board of Light and Power warns residents of scam (The Muskegon Chronicle)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:39:19 +0000

GRAND HAVEN — Police are investigating a telephone scam involving a caller posing as a representative of the Grand Haven Board of Light and Power who tries to get people to share credit card information.

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Grand Haven Board of Light and Power warns residents of scam (The Muskegon Chronicle)

Mt. San Jacinto College Police Chief pleads not guilty on scam charges (The Temecula Valley News)

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:22:31 +0000

RIVERSIDE – The chief of the Mount San Jacinto College Police Department pleaded not guilty today to a series charges accusing him of operating a campus towing scam. Kevin Harold Segawa, 39, is charged with one count each of bribery and destroying police reports; two counts each of filing false documents, perjury and misappropriating public funds; and single misdemeanor counts of destroyingor …

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Mt. San Jacinto College Police Chief pleads not guilty on scam charges (The Temecula Valley News)