Archive for the 'Circuit Attorney' Category

Cardinal Glennon: “Book Sale Fundraiser Is A Scam”

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

New announcement from the St. Louis Circuit Attorney:
SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center has issued a warning to St. Louis residents of a fraudulent “book fundraiser.” Criminals posing as door-to-door salespeople have recently approached residents of Clayton, Ladue, Florissant and South County. These con artists claim to represent Cardinal Glennon and maintain that all [...]

Notice from St. Louis Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce: Forged Deeds Allow Home Theft

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

New announcement from the St. Louis Circuit Attorney. Click here to view flyer.
AARP Bulletin Today reports that fraudulent home deeds can give criminals the keys to your castle.
St. Louis Circuit Attorney, Jennifer Joyce
When Teresa Bidwell, a Philadelphia area businesswoman, hired contractors to make minor renovations, she made the shocking discovery that her rental row [...]

Notice from St. Louis Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce: Jury Duty Scam

Monday, August 17th, 2009

New announcement from the St. Louis Circuit Attorney. Click here to view the flyer.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently warned the public about a scam reported in multiple American cities that preys on the citizens’ fear of being arrested for missing jury duty.
In this “jury duty intimidation scam,” a false jury duty coordinator contacts [...]

Notice from St. Louis Circuit Attorney Fraud Prevention Task Force

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

Grass Cutting and Unpaid Tax Scams in St. Louis Neighborhoods
The Circuit Attorney’s Office has been informed by several South St. Louis residents of two ongoing local scams. The first involves con artists knocking on residents’ doors and falsely informing the homeowner that he or she has been cited by the City for failure to maintain the property by allowing [...]