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Wisconsin: Eau Claire man charged for passing hundreds of counterfeit bills

As reported by w\Weau.com, it’s a story that might have you taking a closer look at your money. Detectives in the area are investigating counterfeit cash that’s popping up all over town. Read Article

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Kansas: man from Louisville plead guilty to producing counterfeit money

As reported by Cjonline.com, a Kentucky man arrested in Kansas has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison to be followed by a year on supervised release after pleading guilty in a counterfeit credit card case, U.S. Attorney for Kansas Barry Grissom said Monday. Read Article

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Meridian, Mississippi: man falls victim to Russian forwarding scam

As reported by Ktvb.com, a Meridian man’s life has been upside down for a quite a while. Unemployed, working odd jobs, and trying to take care of his ailing wife, he thought he’d found a great opportunity to be close to home and earn extra money. Read Article

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Minnesota: man loses over $85k in Jamaican phone scam

As reported by Kstc45.com, Scammers are targeting families saying they’ve won the Publishers Clearing House, even though that contest is not involved at all. Read Article

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Electronics safety warning: how to identify counterfeit Apple USB adapters

According to Cnet.com, Safety science company UL today issued a warning to consumers and retailers about counterfeit Apple USB power adapters. Read Article

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MoneyGram warns consumers about charity scam during this tax season

Businesswire.com reported that, MoneyGram leading global money transfer company, is warning consumers who are in a giving mood not to get taken by a charity scam this tax season. During 2012, the company says victims of charity scams lost an average of $824 each time they sent money intended for a non-profit organization. Read Article

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New Orleans: Kenner merchant faces 10 years in prison for trafficking counterfeit NFL jerseys

As reported by Mysanantonio.com, a French Quarter merchant has been charged in federal court with selling counterfeit New Orleans Saints jerseys. Read Article

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Pharmaceutical companies to financially support Interpol’s battle against counterfeit drugs

According to Nj.com, more than two dozen of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies have agreed to provide funding and other support to Interpol’s battle against counterfeit prescription drugs, the international police agency said today. Read Article

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Kansas: man charged with selling counterfeit well-known brand items at store

Cjonline.com reported that, a man has been charged with selling goods with counterfeit trademarks from Ralph Lauren, Nike and other well-known name brands at his store in Kansas City, Kan., U.S. Attorney for Kansas Barry Grissom said Friday. Read Article

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Byron, Michigan: 50-year-old man sentenced in liquor scam involvement

As reported by Mlive.com, a Byron Center man was sentenced to prison this week for his part in a scam that saw employees in a liquor store and warehouse using a forklift to hide cases of high-end cognac and tequila, then smuggle them out later for a profit, according to court documents. Read Article

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