Lottery scam still pops up Mrs. Smith (fictitious name) told us she recently received what appears to be a form letter from "The National Lottery (In Conjunction With Blanchard Contractors, Inc)." It states that she is the "lucky winner in the World International Consumers Sweepstake to be held in the United Kingdom on the 13th of May 2013." The letter informed Mrs. Smith that her name was randomly selected from a ...
June 13, 2013 - South Bend Tribune
Police: Bad checks part of national scam A Minnesota man is accused of passing four counterfeit travelers checks with a fictitious name at an Eau Claire store.
June 13, 2013 - Leader-Telegram
Man flees from police on small girl's bicycle A man was taken into custody twice last week after police say he slipped out of his handcuffs and fled the scene riding a small girl’s bicycle. Manuel Munoz, 32, was arrested when Roswell police responded to a burglary in progress, according to a RPD news release. While officers were checking a storage building, they found Munoz hiding under a desk. Police say he gave a fictitious name several ...
June 10, 2013 - KOAT Albuquerque