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Scam noted
5/2/2008

A new scam is now in the works according to Howard County Prosecuting Attorney Mason Gephardt.

It begins when someone apparently obtains a copy of a check that has been written (for example, a check used to pay a bill).

The scam artist calls and claims to be a representative of the bank upon which the check was drawn, saying additional information is needed. This may include one's age, account number, a new check number, etc.

Do not give any information, Gebhardt advises. Instead, hang up and phone the bank directly to verify that someone did indeed call you.

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