01-19-2004, 09:07 AM | #11 |
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Just remember, folks... even though an email about a scam seems to come from a person in authority, that doesn't mean it's true. I remember my elementary school sending home notices about the blue star LSD stickers... an oldie-but-goodie urban legend.
Be aware, but be skeptical. Billy D. Williams Sergeant, First Class Grand Rapids Police Department Fraud and Theft Division
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01-19-2004, 09:34 AM | #12 |
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Sheesh, it is truly disgusting the lengths that some people will go to to defraud others.
Am I misunderstanding LadyZ, was this fraudulent purchase actually made on your uncles card? |
01-19-2004, 09:52 AM | #13 | |
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01-19-2004, 12:00 PM | #14 | |
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Besides, if they're getting your credit report, then they have your social security #, so you have more to worry about then just a charge to your credit card.
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01-19-2004, 04:22 PM | #15 | |
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01-19-2004, 05:22 PM | #16 |
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Cerek is correct, I figure my uncle was just passing on an e-mail that he received about the scam. I don't know who the person was who got scammed in that mail, but I'm glad that they immediately contacted their credit card company. I hope word of this scam gets out enough to keep these lowdown sneaky thieves from being successful. I'd love to hear about them getting caught, to me they are pathetic losers who need to get a legitimate job and stop trying to take money from hardworking decent people! Grrr!
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01-19-2004, 09:16 PM | #17 |
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Damn...and here I was thinking I'd get a good haul out of this...
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