07.03.09
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From all of us at NinjaCOPS.com, we want to wish you a very Happy and safe 4th of July weekend.
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06.26.09
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Criminal investigators have been using handwriting analysis since the beginning of FBI times. In 1932, when the FBI first opened its doors, document and handwriting analysis went hand in hand. Since then, analyzing handwriting has been used in a variety of criminal investigations for crimes in which documents were used. This type of analysis works to pinpoint a perpetrator when little other evidence of “who did it” exists. However, when used in conjunction with other evidence handwriting analysis can create a much stronger case against the accused.
Handwriting analysis is a very complex area of study in the criminal law area. The analysis is used to determine if a person has committed a crime in which documents were used, such as ransom notes, letters of intent to harm another, suicide notes, or even in cases of forgery on documents such as letters or a check signature. Analyzing the handwriting on a document for the purposes of a criminal investigation requires a sample of the person’s handwriting for comparison. For example, the investigators will require the accused to submit a handwritten document with various styles of writing, which may include cursive or print with like or near similar wording used on the documentation in question.
Once having the original document and the sample document, created for comparison, the handwriting analysis begins. You might suspect that the analysis will begin by looking for close similarities in the handwriting style. However, this is not true; instead, they will begin looking for significant differences in the styles. To determine rather the accused could have possibly have written the document, they look for differences within the two handwritten documents.
If after the initial handwriting analysis, the investigators cannot conclude that the accused did not write the document, they will analyze the document even further and more thoroughly. So, what are they looking for? How will they determine if the accused did indeed write the document in question? There are several key items they are looking for in the handwriting.
Many times the investigators will use a microscope or magnifying glass to analyze the documents. This allows them a closer look at the traits within the handwriting on both documents. In handwriting analysis, they are looking for specific handwriting traits such as letterform, line form, and formatting.
Letterform looks at the letter size, slants, and curves, as well as the line connections, slopes, and how a specific letter is written in regards to the beginning, end, or middle of a word. For example, a person may write the letter “e” differently in the middle of a word, than they might at the end of a word.
With line form, they are looking at the smoothness and darkness of the handwritten lines. This will tell the analyst the type of pressure applied when the item is written, as well as how fast or slow the document creator writes.
In formatting, they are looking at how both document writers space not only their letters, but their words as well. They are also looking for how the writers place their words on the lines, as well as the type of margins left by the author of each document.
Handwriting analysis is a very tedious process that must be performed accurately and concisely in order to properly determine if the author is the same or different from the accused.
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06.04.09
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If you received a circular in the mail from an estate locator describing that you received an inheritance, be careful. You could be the focus of a cunning scam artist.
It would be nice if you received a huge inheritance from a long-lost friend or family member. It does happen but not too often.
“Research specialists” is the term to describe these white collar criminals. However, they did not find you by doing research at all. You are simply a focus of mass mailings for many people nationwide. Thousands of people having the same surname receive a notice that a huge inheritance has been located in their names. Many of these people are suckered into mailing a fee around $30 or $40 for an estate report. This report will spell out where the inheritance is located and how they can claim it. The person running this scam may also offer to process the claim for yet another fee.
All the people on the mailing list receive the exact same information. If somebody on the mailing list does claim his right to the inheritance, the amount is usually very small and many times less than the fee they paid to claim it.
You can guard yourself against this scam by checking other sources before sending any money to an estate locator. Check with your family members about any recent deaths. You can also check with the local Better Business Bureau, the State Attorney General’s office, or the U.S. Postal Inspection service if there are any complaints regarding this kind of activity.
Remember that you should never have to pay a fee to find out about your share of an estate. Reputable law firms and executors of wills will never ask you to send them money for a processing fee. If you believe you have been a victim of a crooked estate locator scheme, of if you received a notice saying that you are a recipient of an inheritance, contact your local postal service, Better Business Bureau, or State Attorney General’s office.
There are lots of consumer fraud schemes out there. It is up to you, the consumer, to educate yourself to recognize what is and is not legitimate. Hopefully our advice will help you minimize becoming a victim to the crime of fraud or theft by deception.
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06.02.09
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By MATTHEW STABLEY
SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. — A Spotsylvania man’s family turned him in to police after he admitted to “fooling around” with the family dog, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Robert John Ward, 66, was arrested Monday for alleged bestiality. Deputies began investigating Ward after a family member called authorities with the allegation.
Ward admitted to a deputy that he had touched the dog inappropriately and that he’d had the dog perform sexual acts on him, according to the sheriff’s office.
A vet examined the dog and found that her anal glands were swollen, the sheriff’s office said.
The accusing relative said the dog had been acting strange for several weeks.
Ward’s being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
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05.31.09
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In March, 2007 Dateline NBC aired a story called “To Catch an Identity Thief” in which a man was fooled into going into business with a woman who promised he would make a lot of money if he would re-ship goods sent to his home to overseas recipients. The man, Jeff Ball, fell in love with this woman, Wendy, who earned his trust and then defrauded him well over $40,000 in shipping expenses on these packages. The fact that she gained his trust only to turn around and screw him over describes a fraud called affinity fraud.
Affinity fraud is a scheme in which your trust in another person is used against you. This is a type of moral crime that can take a financial and emotional toll on the victims. The person running this type of scheme targets people by gaining their trust and infiltrating their ranks. These groups are often churchgoers, senior citizens, cultural minorities, and low income individuals.
A person engaged in affinity fraud will often become a member of a group in some official looking manner. Doing so puts people at ease with the newcomer and a certain degree of trust is given. These con artists do this regularly and are adept at earning other people’s trust.
Friendships or relationships are established for financial gain
A person engaged in an affinity fraud scheme will automatically earn some trust among their fellow members. They work quickly to earn more trust by associating themselves with the leaders of the group so that they can utilize that relationship to earn trust among the group’s members. This type of fraud can take some time to establish but the rewards can be big for the person committing this scam.
Victims of affinity fraud are very embarrassed
Affinity fraud scams are difficult to note and stop because the victims are in a state of denial or too embarrassed to report the crime to local authorities. Victims feel there is nothing that can be done because the money or property was freely given to the culprits. At the very minimum, report the crime to authorities so that the perpetrators can be stopped and nobody else will become a victim. Otherwise the crooks will seek to victimize other unsuspecting people.
There are lots of consumer fraud schemes out there. It is up to you, the consumer, to educate yourself to recognize what is and is not legitimate. Hopefully our advice will help you minimize becoming a victim of the crime of theft by deception.
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05.30.09
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By DUNCAN MANSFIELD, Associated Press Writer Duncan Mansfield, Associated Press Writer – Sat May 30, 12:06 pm ET
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Chris Turner normally wouldn’t drive into the remote Tennessee mountains just to deliver a pizza. The one time he did, he came upon a scene that drained the color from his face and made him “numb from head to toe” — a woman with her hands tied, silently begging him to call 911.
It was no joke, and Turner, 32, rushed to a nearby house and made the call. Police say the woman was jogging in her Atlanta neighborhood when she was whisked away by a man who frequented her business. Authorities say he drove her off, raped her and held her captive inside a cabin. The 24-year-old woman was rescued by Sevier County deputies on Tuesday evening because of Turner’s quick thinking.
Turner told The Associated Press on Friday that he noticed the woman pop up from a couch while the suspect signed the credit card slip.
“While I was standing in the door all you could see was the back of the couch,” Turner said. “And then she popped over the back of the couch and showed me that her hands were bound. And she was just mouthing, ‘Please call 911.’”
Turner at first thought it was a joke.
“When I realized what was going on, I went numb from head to toe and turned pale white,” he said.
Turner tried to look calm. “Have a nice day. Enjoy your food,” he told the suspect, who tipped him $5 on a $37.69 bill. Then he rushed back to his van, where his wife, Nease, was waiting behind the wheel.
“Go, go, go!” he told her.
The cabin location was out of cell phone range. So they drove to a nearby house and called police. They waited to make sure the suspect didn’t flee. Then Turner stayed to see the man arrested and the victim taken away in an ambulance. “I wanted to make sure she was OK,” he said.
The woman told authorities she was jogging near her home about 11:50 a.m. Tuesday when a frequent customer at a restaurant and bar owned by the woman and her husband asked her to see his new car. She got into the vehicle, which turned out to be a rental, and was immediately tied up.
She told police the suspect drove her more than 200 miles to the cabin in Tennessee and raped her. The Associated Press does not identify alleged sexual assault victims.
Police arrested David J. Jansen, 46, of Snellville, Ga., without a struggle on charges of aggravated kidnapping and rape, Sheriff Ron Seals said in a statement. He was released on $800,000 bond late Thursday. His attorney, Donald Bosch of Knoxville, had no comment Friday.
Capt. Jeff McCarter refused to discuss the case Friday. But he earlier told The Mountain Press newspaper that officials believe the woman was in imminent danger.
The victim and her husband visited Turner at Capelli’s Pizza and Subs in Gatlinburg before heading home Wednesday. “She was just thanking me … for trusting her,” Turner said. “She said he was going to kill her … after he got done with her.”
Turner’s boss, John Henry, said the cabin was about 30 miles from his pizza shop.
“We usually don’t go out that far,” he said. “But he said, ‘Yeah, I will take it.’ It was just luck. For her, it was.”
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05.29.09
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In lieu of saving a dollar or two on airline tickets, airline ticket websites could be flying away with more than just your money.
The internet is full of websites that contain good deals on airline tickets. Customers of such websites need to exercise caution. Some websites have reported deals that are simply too good to be true. Remember the old adage, “if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, it probably is a duck.” So watch out.
These websites attract patrons by slashing airline ticket prices offered elsewhere. They capture your personal information, including credit card number, expiration date, and CVV (credit card verification value, a security feature on credit cards) code. The customer then receives a message that says that the credit card transaction has been declined. Then there are directions on how to wire the money for payment of those tickets. Another variation of this illegal money making scheme has the website give you an error message at the end of the transaction signaling you that there was technical difficulty with instructions on how to pay for the ticket via money order. In reality, many reputable businesses would not do this.
We have compiled a small list of websites that employ these questionable business practices:
http://www.SubmitPrice.net
http://www.CrazyTickets.net
http://www.CheapClouds.com
This website scam is essentially another form of phishing. It only differs from the conventional phishing scam in that the customer is the one who initiates the contact. The customer does this by performing an internet search for the lowest ticket prices. Finding crooked websites that rank high in the search results creates a false impression that these websites are honest and ethical. If you fall for this scam, the perpetrators will have won this game of deception by obtaining your credit card information, money that you wire transferred, and deposit account information.
These websites are only a few of the numerous crooked websites. The simplest way to avoid this consumer fraud scam is to patronize well known and trusted websites when conducting business online. This includes making travel arrangements.
There are lots of consumer fraud schemes out there. It is up to you, the consumer, to educate yourself to recognize what is and is not legitimate. Hopefully our advice will help you minimize becoming a victim of the crime of phishing.
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05.26.09
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Do NOT be fooled by any of the vacation scams that we have listed here.
Vacation related fraud is a major concern. The National Fraud Information Center has reported that there are so many consumer fraud scams out there that it is difficult to tell a legitimate deal from a fake. Many of them seem “too good to be true.” Sometimes high pressure sales tactics are used. Other scams just take your money and run leaving you with nothing to show for it.
The following is a list of vacation related scams that we think you should be aware of.
- Discount Vacation Clubs
If you paid any money to be a member of these clubs, it is probably a waste. What you get for your “membership” to these clubs is an opportunity to buy vacations at discount prices. However, there are some problems with this scam:
- Are the travel packages really discounted? How can you know?
- How do these packages measure up to other programs? You may be able to discover this on your own but the details of the travel package could make comparison shopping difficult.
- Membership fees can be outrageous. The amount you pay upfront is proportional to the degree to which you are getting scammed. You could mention that the money you spent is a waste if the vacation club packages are not even discounted.
The truth of the matter is that many of these vacation clubs earn their money both from the travel suppliers and memberships that you purchase. The ones you should go for are the vacation clubs that service your social needs and charge you only moderate prices that cover no more than the club’s expenses.
- Become a Travel Agent and Save Money
Sounds like a great way to save money on vacations! Travel agents can earn bonus points, discounts on car rentals, and get some free stuff. Here is the problem. There are tons of companies out there selling you on a vacation package if you view one of their advertisements. Once you have sent them a signup fee, you will be sent paperwork that says you are an official travel agent. Now you can travel at discount prices, right? Not quite. These vacation discounts and free stuff are a myth. Moreover, in order for you to sell a vacation package and be recognized by a travel supplier, you have to be affiliated with either a travel agency or be registered as an independent distributor of vacation packages with the Airlines Reporting Corporation or the Cruise Lines International Association.
- Misleading Prices
Do not be fooled by the low prices. They are only priced as such to get your foot in the door. The sad truth is that there are hidden extras and conditions that jack up that vacation bill. If a flight is a one-way flight, you may need to consider paying MORE for a round trip. It is easy to miss the fine details and get stuck with a bad deal. Be sure to read the fine print and know all the costs associated with your vacation before you make a purchase.
- Crooked Timeshare Vacation Scams
You should never have to attend a timeshare presentation. If you are interested in purchasing timeshare property, have them send you some information in the mail so that you can scrutinize their offer in your own home. Timeshare salesmen are high pressure salesmen. They do not want you to think it over and want you to make a decision to buy right away. You could be sold on a dream vacation only to discover that you owe them $40,000. Some consumers know the real price they expect to pay but are told how simple it is to sell their timeshare at a profit. Yeah, right! The salesman is lying through his teeth. What he really wants is to make the sale.
- Out of Business
Check with the Better Business Bureau to lookup background information on the finances of a vacation package company. Some cruise lines, tour guides, airlines, or travel agencies may have had financial difficulty and had to shut down their business leaving the customers without vacations for which they have paid their hard earned money.
There are lots of consumer fraud schemes out there. It is up to you, the consumer, to educate yourself to recognize what is and is not legitimate. Hopefully our advice will help you minimize becoming a victim of the deceptive practices of many vacation package programs.
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05.25.09
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One can run up his hotel bill very quickly if he takes advantage of the hotel’s convenient services.
The room rate at the end of your hotel stay is most likely not the only charge you see on your final bill. There are additional hidden charges you might find if you are you careful. Using any one of the following hotel services can jack up the cost of your next hotel stay.
- The Minibar
After the bar and other amenities are closed for the night, it can be tempting for some customers to raid the minibar. Do you really want to spend $6.00 for a can of soda? How about $11 for a shot of cheap rum? Then there is that tray of snack chips and mints that the hotel has been generous to provide you. A small bag of chips could cost you $4 or more. Do you really want it that bad? The decision is yours. Let it be known that you will pay through the roof each and every time you decide to have that late night snack. Make sure you check your hotel bill for any unexpected minibar charges. It is a common error that hotels make that can empty your pocketbook.
- Parking
The hotel can charge you an arm and a leg for parking since there is a huge demand for parking. It can cost you as much as $20 to $60 per day. Ouch! Your car will be safe in their garages and you will not have to walk a long distance between your car and the hotel. If you are vacationing, you really want to spend your money elsewhere other than parking. If you must park your car on the street, be sure to tell the hotel’s front desk which car is yours. They might be nice enough to give you some advice, a warning, or even a special dispensation.
- The Phone
If you think the minibar and parking is a rip off, consider what hotels charge you every time you pick up their phone. A onetime phone call can cost you 3 times what it normally costs. This may even apply to local calls. Using a calling card? Forget it! You will be charged every time you lift the handset unless it is an internal call. Bring your cell phone instead. Do what you must to avoid using the hotel’s phone.
- Breakfast
If the hotel gives you a choice to have breakfast during your stay, decline the invitation. Usually their continental breakfast includes bagels, cereal, bread, muffins, and coffee. This meal could cost you as much as $12. For that price, you could get a more edible meal at McDonald’s for less than half that price. If they give you a FREE breakfast, then take a few extra bagels to your room for meals later in the day.
- Laundry
Hotel laundry services are a big scam. Why would anybody pay to have their clothes cleaned for the same price it would cost to buy them brand new? Hotels provide this service and will charge you up the wazoo.
- Taxes
Be cautious that some hotels advertise their prices with the taxes included, and some do not. Lots of European hotel rates include what is known as a national value added tax (VAT). This is their national sales tax. Hotels in other countries do not include tax in their prices. They want their prices as low as possible to generate business. The VAT could be as high as 22% in some European countries.
A hotel in most cases will disclose up front what they charge you for using the services that we have uncovered as rip offs. Travelers should be aware of them. Most of the time, these are optional services that can be declined.
There are lots of consumer fraud schemes out there such as a hotel’s extra services scam. It is up to you, the consumer, to educate yourself to recognize what is and is not legitimate. By doing so, you can minimize becoming a victim to this form deception.
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05.23.09
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Manufacturers offer rebates on their products in order to entice buyers to purchase their products. By offering a mail-in rebate, manufacturers do all they can to reduce the dollar amounts paid. They are well aware that half the consumers who buy their products do not take advantage of a rebate. For that reason, it is no wonder why many manufacturers offer rebates on their products to buyers.
When do factory mail-in rebates become fraud?
Rebates become fraudulent when they include complex rules for submission, limits on the time to mail in the rebate, or lame excuses to refuse rebate requests. Companies that run rebate promotions for manufacturers compete for the maximum rate of rejection and include the complexity of the rules as an excuse why they should be chosen to manage a product rebate offer. The manufacturer may have initiated rebate requests in good faith but can be lured into finding ways to limit the process of redeeming. When somebody makes rebate offers but creates so many obstacles and rules to follow that redemption is unlikely, he is running a fine line between good business practices and fraud.
How to Avoid Rebate Fraud
- Read the fine print. Before you buy a product with a large rebate, read the form verbatim to ensure you qualify. Sometimes a manufacturer will prolong delivery of your purchase just long enough to ensure that you no longer qualify. You will most likely take delivery of what you bought, but your rebate will no longer be valid.
- Choose the easiest rebates. If the retailer allows you to claim your rebate online, perhaps you will get your rebate faster. Some of them help you find the right paperwork to send them, and then track your rebate. Another advantage is a retailer that provides you with a copy of the receipt of purchase and the form at the checkout to help you get your rebate. Electronics stores such as Best Buy and Fry’s are known to do this.
- Fill out your rebate form in its entirety. If you do not provide the needed information, your rebate request will be denied. Read the form carefully and double check it for accuracy before you send it in. Do NOT miss the mail-in deadline.
- Use the right UPC code. Some product boxes have multiple UPC codes and sending in the wrong one may result in a denial of your request. If you are unsure which UPC to send in, call the customer service number to determine which one is correct. Most rebate offers need you to send in the original UPC code so that you can not return the product yet collect on the rebate. Make sure you following the rebate instructions regarding the UPC code.
- Make copies of your filled out rebate forms. Make copies of receipts and the UPC codes to help you prove that you sent in your rebate request. If the rebate involves a lot of money, request a confirmation of delivery from the postal service so that if there is a dispute regarding your request, you can prove that your rebate was received on time.
- Make follow-ups on your rebate. Most rebate offers mention that it takes six to eight weeks to receive your rebate. If the time has surpassed the eight week mark, contact the manufacturer to determine what is going on. Do not be afraid to complain.
There are lots of consumer fraud schemes out there. It is up to you, the consumer, to educate yourself to recognize what is and is not legitimate. Hopefully our advice will help you minimize becoming a victim to consumer fraud crimes.
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