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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – In an all-too-common theme, an elderly woman was a victim of an online scam that ended up costing her $24,500. According to a …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A mother is facing multiple possible charges after allegedly using her own son in a scheme to defraud her …
Woman uses son in fraud scheme involving Ace Hardware and LabelMasters Read More
TweetPinShareAuthorities say a couple is wanted for questioning after video surveillance shows them defrauding Walmart. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Police are on the lookout for a couple who …
Couple wanted for defrauding store by switching price tags Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Safford Police Department is investigating fraud involving stolen Social Security Administration funds. Family members are suspected in the crime By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
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TweetPinShare(Photo for illustration purposes) By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – An elderly Safford woman was defrauded by nearly $1,200 after thieves in Mexico convinced her to send cash via MoneyGram. …
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TweetPinShareContributed Photo: A Safford woman got scammed out of nearly $3,000 through a new take on an old check fraud scam. By Jon Johnson jonjohnonsnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Safford woman …
New take on old check fraud scheme aimed at small businesses Read More