April 4, 2005 Update
On Russett Drive, a complainant discovered an unauthorized check written against his account for $259.32. Follow-up w/bank revealed a forged check under the name of a female with a Detroit address. His account number was listed on the check.
A complainant reported her wallet w/multiple credit cards stolen in Beverly Hills. She subsequently discovered several unauthorized charges that occurred in Troy at different locations on several of the cards immediately after the theft. Approximate total: $660.00
Attempt Fraud, on Wintergreen. The complainant reported receiving a Fax from an individual claiming to be an attorney from Africa. The letter states he represents a client who was killed in an auto accident with no next of kin. He represents there is a 12.5 million-dollar estate. He is offering 20% if the receiver of the communication will represent they are the next of kin and will agree to provide a bank account into which the funds can be deposited. The letter assures the receiver the attorney can set the transaction up to look legitimate. This is a mass mailing. It requests the receiver respond to E-mail or Fax addresses.
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