This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is monitoring recently potentially suspicious activity related to the recoveryfrom hurricanes and the wildfires, including fraudulent registrations, FEMA said in a news release. “Extensive review of FEMA system securityContinueContinue reading “Be aware and report fraud during Harvey recovery, FEMA said”
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Beaumont Police warn Southeast Texas businesses about scammers using fake ‘movie money’
Beaumont Police Officer Haley Morrow holds up a cinematic prop $100 bill. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont Police received six reports from businesses this week about some customers attempting to make purchases using “movie money,” or cinematic prop money, all usingContinueContinue reading “Beaumont Police warn Southeast Texas businesses about scammers using fake ‘movie money’”
Counterfeit money in Groves: Experienced city marshal offers tips for businesses, the public
Groves City Marshal Norman Reynolds has worked in forgeries for 15 years. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Local merchants have reported three counterfeit bills to Groves Police Department so far this year, according to Groves Police Deputy and Court Coordinator Lauren Edgar’sContinueContinue reading “Counterfeit money in Groves: Experienced city marshal offers tips for businesses, the public”
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