Car scam gang using Edinburgh council cheques

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Car scam gang using Edinburgh council cheques

by Nanny Ogg Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:07 am
It seems there is an "overpayment scam " for cars and motorbikes where the criminals are sending out Edinburgh City Council cheques. The cheques are handwritten fakes but bear the council logo.
see SCOTSMAN article
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Re: Car scam gang using Edinburgh council cheques

by The Enchantress Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:38 pm
Welcome to Scamwarners Nanny Ogg.

Your post will alert others and save potential victims.

Well Done and Thank You. :=)

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Re: Car scam gang using Edinburgh council cheques

by Jillian Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:57 pm
Welcome Nanny Ogg, it's good to see you here. :D Thank you for posting this information.

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