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Teens, Young Adults Targeted By Fake Check Scam: Suspect At Large In Larchmont, Police Say Teens, Young Adults Targeted By Fake Check Scam: Suspect At Large In Larchmont, Police Say
Teens, Young Adults Targeted By Fake Check Scam: Suspect At Large In Larchmont, Police Say Authorities in Westchester are searching for a suspect who has been asking teenagers and young adults to cash fake checks for him as a way to get them to send him large amounts of money, officials said.  The search was prompted by two incidents that happened in the village of Larchmont at a Chase Bank located at 125 Chatsworth Ave., village officials said on Monday, April 24.  The two incidents involved a suspect approaching female teenagers and asking them to cash a fake check for him, claiming that he cannot cash the check against his account.  The man would then offe…

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by Ben Crnic
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Craigslist Scam Warning Issued By Police Craigslist Scam Warning Issued By Police
Craigslist Scam Warning Issued By Police Police are cautioning area residents of a scam making the rounds involving Craigslist. According to police, people who have items listed for sale on Craigslist have recently been receiving text messages from an unidentified person expressing interest in purchasing the listed item.  The party will not negotiate the purchase price, but will offer to pay the full advertised price for the item, plus an additional $50 to have it held for them.  Police said that the scammers will indicate that they will send a cashier’s check for the full amount, plus $1,500 for shipping.  The vi…

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by Zak Failla