All Entries Tagged With: "Fraud"
Criminals Target Teens with Grandparent Scam
Springfield, MO—According to sources, scammers posing as elderly people are calling teens asking them to “bring ‘em their slippers”, “rub grandpa’s feet” and asking for permission to “pinch those cuuuuuuute cheeks” among other things such as money, medicine and fresh baked goods. The ring of criminal activity targets teens asking them for favors. The callers […]
FairCityNews.com | Jul 30, 2010 | Comments 0
Dancing, Singing Scam Artists Threaten Homeowners
Springfield, MO—Citizens are being warned of scam artists posing as chimney sweeps this fall. Homeowners should be particularly warey of groups of chimney sweeps who travel the country singing catchy tunes while performing choreographed dance routines. Said one would-be victim Seth Goldrun, “I invited a man named Bert into my house who offered to sweep […]
FairCityNews.com | Oct 15, 2009 | Comments 2
